SECTION E.docx

E.1 ACCEPTANCE

The performance and quality of work delivered by the contractor, including services rendered and any documentation or written material compiled shall be subject to inspection, review, and acceptance by the Government.

E.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS)

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Quality Management System Program in accordance with FAR Clause 52.246-4, Inspection of Services - Fixed Price (Aug 1996), Section E. Each phase of services rendered under this contract is subject to Government inspection, during the Contractor’s operations and after completion of the tasks. The Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Program is not a substitute for quality management by the Contractor. All findings of unsatisfactory or non-performed work will be administered in accordance with the FAR Clause 52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (Aug. 1996), Section E using the Schedule of Recurring work (CLINs 0001), and the Schedule of Non-Recurring work (CLINs 0002), as a basis for any deductions. All costs associated with rework are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government reserves the right to choose the inspection methods to be used in implementing its Quality Assurance Program and to vary the inspection methods utilized during the work, without notice to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall develop and submit to the Contracting Officer, a Quality Management (QM) Plan for approval per Section F.

E.3 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MEETINGS

a. The Contractor shall meet with the Government's representative during the pre-award kickoff meeting at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. A mutual effort will be made to resolve all problems identified. The written minutes of these meetings, prepared by the Government, shall be signed by the Contractor's representative and the Government's representative. Should the Contractor not concur with the minutes, the Contractor shall state, in writing, to the Contracting Officer any areas of disagreement within ten (10) calendar days.

b. The Government will assess the Contractor's overall performance in the Contractor Performance Assessment System (CPARS) allowing for correction and documentation of substandard performance. The Contractor will be afforded an opportunity to comment on each evaluation performed. The Contractor has 30 calendar days to submit written comments on unsatisfactory ratings.