Part 46 Quality Assurance Flashcards
What are the CO’s responsibilities under the QA Program?
Advise multi-functional team on QASP development and designate a COR
What do you do if a COR is required?
submit Request for COR Support Template to requiring activity
Determine COR is qualified and acceptable
Ensure COR received required training
Appoint COR Utilizing COR Designation Memo
CO shall terminate COR and request a new one if you have poor performance
Both CO and COR must be registered in CORT
When could the government accept non-conforming supplies or services?
When it is the best interest of the Government.
What happens if it is a minor nonconformance?
CO may waive its right to consideration
What happens if it is a major nonconformance?
CO must obtain consideration.
What can consideration be?
reduction in price, additional supplies or services, or other benefit that the CO considers appropriate.
What can inspection of supplies – Fixed price not do?
unduly delay the contract work
Where can Inspection of Supplies– Fixed price occur?
can occur at all places and times of performance and CO can charge contractor for additional cost of re-inspection
How long does the KTR have to correct/replace/repay the government or the Government shall have the right to otherwise correct/replace and charge the cost to the contractor?
10 days or longer if the CO authorizes
What can the Government do if Inspection of Services–Fixed Price does not conform?
require the KTR to perform again at no additional cost
May reduce contract price
Government may peform service and charge the KTR or T4D if KTR refuses to re-perform.
What can the CO do for Inspection of Services– Cost Reimbursement?
Same as Fixed Price, but can reduce the fee.
What is it called if there is discovered to be nonconformance after acceptance?
Latent Defect.
What happens if there is a laten defect?
Government may require KTR to repair or reduce contract price.
DFARS requires the CO to request that the contractor repair the item or offer consideration, but the contractor is not required to comply.
What is a warranty?
promise or affirmation given byt the KTR regarding nature, usefulness, or condition of the item(s).
When does the warranty apply?
After acceptance
