FAR_52_246-11_FULL_TEXT_FILL-IN.docx

ATTACHMENT #4

E.2 FAR 52.246-11 HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATION) (FEB 1999)

The contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard selected below:

As authorized by FAR 52.246-11, the higher-level quality standard ANSI/ASQC E4 is tailored as follows:

The solicitation and contract require the offeror/contractor to demonstrate conformance to ANSI/ASQC E4 by submitting the quality documentation described below.

In addition, after award of the contract, the Contractor shall revise, when applicable, quality documentation submitted before award to address specific comments provided by EPA and submit the revised documentation to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

After award of the contract, the Contractor shall also implement all quality documentation approved by the Government.

A. Pre-award Documentation: The offeror must submit the following quality system documentation as a separate and identifiable part of its technical proposal: (CO, select one or more)

Other Equivalent:

This documentation will be prepared in accordance with the specifications identified above, or equivalent specifications defined by EPA, Project Officer. The offeror shall describe their plan for covering the costs associated with the required documentation. Work involving environmental data generation or use shall not commence until the Government has approved this documentation and incorporated it into the contract.

B. Post-award Documentation: The Contractor shall submit the following quality system documentation to the Contracting Officer’s Representative at the time frames identified below: (CO, select one or more)

Other Equivalent:

This documentation will be prepared in accordance with the specifications identified above or equivalent specifications defined by EPA, Project Officer. The offeror shall describe their plan for covering the costs associated with the required documentation.

The Government will review and return the quality documentation, with comments, and indicating approval or disapproval. If necessary, the contractor shall revise the documentation to address all comments and shall submit the revised documentation to the government for approval.

The Contractor shall not commence work involving environmental data generation or use until the Government has approved the quality documentation.

(Note: Statement of work includes statements of work to perform projects under work assignments, task orders, delivery orders, etc.)

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