Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.546.302-70 Source inspection by Quality Approved Manufacturer for fixed-price supply contracts

(1) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 552.246–70, Source Inspection by Quality Approved Manufacturer, in solicitations and contracts that provide for source inspection for the Stock and Special Order Programs.

(2) The contracting officer may authorize inspection and testing at manufacturing plants or other facilities located outside the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, under paragraph (a)(1) of the clause at 552.246–70 under any of the circumstances listed below after coordinating the authorization with QVOC and documenting the authorization in the file.

(1) In solicitations and contracts that support the Wildfire program.

(2) In contracts when a pattern of acquisitions demonstrates an ongoing relationship with the contractor.