SolicitationAttachment13QASP_1232SA26Q1448.pdf

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

FOR

Building 20 & 24 Wall Panel Repairs

1. PURPOSE

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is a Government developed and applied document used to make sure that systematic quality assurance methods are used in the administration of the Performance Based Service Contract (PBSC) standards included in this contract and in subsequent task orders issued there under. The intent is to ensure that the

Contractor performs in accordance with performance metrics set forth in the contract documents, that the Government receives the quality of services called for in the contract and that the Government only pays for the acceptable level of services received.

The QASP has been developed by the requiring activity. It is designed to provide direction to personnel performing contract surveillance activities. Personnel surveying the contract terms and conditions and SOW requirements will periodically review the QASP throughout the life of the contract.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will monitor the Building 402 Roof Repairs to monitor the materials and methods used to make the repairs in a satisfactory manner.

SCOPE

The QASP is put in place to provide Government surveillance oversight of the Contractor’s quality control efforts to ensure the products/results specified in the PR&C or task order are delivered on time and meet the requirements of the PR&C or task order. The QASP is not intended to duplicate the Contractor’s Management Plan.

2. GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

The following definitions for Government resources are applicable to this plan:

Contracting Officer - A person duly appointed with the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the

Government.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) - An individual designated in writing by the

Contracting Officer to act as his authorized representative to assist in administering a contract. The source and authority for a COR is the Contracting Officer. COR limitations are contained in the written letter of appointment.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Government resources shall have responsibilities for the implementation of this QASP as follows:

Contracting Officer – The Contracting Officer ensures performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensures compliance with the terms of the contract and safeguards the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship. It is the Contracting Officer that ensures the Contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under the contract. The Contracting Officer is ultimately responsible for the final determination of the adequacy of the Contractor’s performance.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) - The COR is responsible for technical administration of the project and ensures proper Government surveillance of the Contractor’s performance. The COR is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the Government’s behalf. Any changes that the

Contractor deems may affect contract, price, terms, or conditions shall be referred to the

Contracting Officer for action.

Periodic Inspection – The COR shall conduct periodic inspections by verifying the conditions are appropriate for the materials and methods used to prepare and apply the MMA floor coating to make a durable surface. The COR may take photos to document the progress when work is being completed for the potential tasks identified in the Performance Work

Statement, the COR typically performs the periodic inspection on a daily basis.

Final Inspection – The COR will schedule a final inspection with the contractor when all of punch-list items have been completed.

4. LEVELS AND STANDARDS OF SERVICE

The standards of services are held to and comply with the standards specified in the PR&C, commercial/industry, and military/government standards.

5. IDENTIFIED QA SURVEILLANCE ITEMS

Performance Requirements

Required

Services

Performance Objective Performance Requirement

Provide schedule

Provide schedule of activities necessary to complete the metal panel repairs and inspection.

Submitted no later than (10) business days after notice to proceed.

Provide necessary equipment including Fall

Protection and

Safety Plan for approval.

Contractor shall provide access and safety equipment described in

3.7 & 3.12 - of Statement of Work and Safety Plan per 8.1 Item 1.

Approval of Safety Plan. Verify contractor has used appropriate equipment and used proper Fall Protection equipment to access metal siding locations to be repaired and inspected.

Inspection Inspect metal wall panel area as described in 3.2

Inspect metal wall panel locations for integrity and attachment to the building.

Provide sample report

Provide sample metal panel inspection report as described in section 7.1.4

Review report to determine it meets the scope of work, estimated costs appear reasonable and meet the needs of USDA.

Provide report Provide documentation for inspection and repairs as described in 1.1 & 3.2.

Submit final inspection report to COR in pdf format at the end of the project.

6. DOCUMENTATION

The COR shall, in addition to providing documentation to the Contracting Officer, maintain a complete Quality Assurance file. All such records will be retained for the life of this contract.