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Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.246.402 Government contract quality assurance at source

Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

Do not require Government contract quality assurance at source for contracts or delivery orders valued below $350,000, unless—

(1) Mandated by DoD regulation;

(2) Required by a memorandum of agreement between the acquiring department or agency and the contract administration agency;  or

(3) The contracting officer determines that—

(i) Contract technical requirements are significant (e.g., the technical requirements include drawings, test procedures, or performance requirements);

(ii) The product being acquired—

(A) Has critical characteristics;

(B) Has specific features identified that make Government contract quality assurance at source necessary;  or

(C) Has specific acquisition concerns identified that make Government contract quality assurance at source necessary;  and

(iii) The contract is being awarded to—

(A) A manufacturer or producer;  or

(B) A non-manufacturer or non-producer and specific Government verifications have been identified as necessary and feasible to perform.

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