Attachment VI Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

UNCLASSIFIED

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
For

USS BULE RIDGE (LCC-19)

TGI 3819P24302-A01

Solicitation: N6264926RA037
Attachment (VI)

1. Purpose

This QASP provides the performance criteria, standards, and procedures for the Government’s surveillance and oversight of the Contractor’s performance to assure deliverables are timely, adequate, and complete and to assure performance is meeting the requirements specified in the contract.

2. Government Roles and Responsibilities

The following personnel shall oversee and coordinate surveillance activities: a. Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) – The ACO shall assure performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensure compliance with the contract terms, and shall safeguard the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship. The ACO shall also assure the contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment under this contract. The ACO is ultimately responsible for the final determination of the adequacy of the contractor’s performance.
b. Project Manager (PM) / Contracting Officer Representative (COR) – The PM/COR is responsible for technical administration of the contract and shall assure proper Government surveillance of the contractor’s performance. The PM/COR shall keep a quality assurance file. The PM/COR is not empowered to make any contractual commitments or to authorize any contractual changes on the Government’s behalf.

3. Performance Standards

The performance and acceptable quality level standards are listed in Enclosure (1). The Government shall use these standards to assess contractor performance.

4. Methods of Surveillance

Various methods exist to monitor performance. The Government may use, and is not limited to, the surveillance methods listed below in the administration of this QASP: a. Direct Observation: The ACO and/or PM/COR will provide on-site oversight to assure the Contractor is adequately performing to the contract specifications. b. Verification of documentation/deliverables provided by Contractor: Government review and assessment of deliverables (timely submission, accuracy, and completeness) and performance will be accomplished in accordance with the contract/order. c. Inspections: Other inspections may be made in cases such as accident investigations, etc. Inspections shall be divided and scheduled as required.

5. Evaluation Ratings

The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance of the contract/order and the