Contract Performance Quality Control Plan

1.      Introduction

This Quality Control Plan (QCP) is generic to all contract requirements accepted on contract by GMRE and its teammates.  The purpose of the QCP is to ensure the requirements of all contract and task order are complied with as specified.  This QCP has been developed to ensure performance while implementing the terms and conditions of the Contract and Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS).  It is designed to provide an effective surveillance method of performance for each listed objective on the Services Summary (SS) in the contract.  It provides a systematic method to evaluate the services and product. 

 

1.1    GMRE and the MFT

 

The GMRE Team will work with the assigned Multi-Functional Team (MFT) in order to manage the contract, creating a strong working relationship between the customer, contracting, and contractor to provide the highest level of contract performance and customer service. 

2.      GMRE's Quality Policy

GMRE is a company dedicated to providing superior quality management and technical services at a competitive price and on schedule to enhance our customers' business objectives. All GMRE employees are empowered with the responsibility and authority to ensure our quality policy is executed correctly, as documented in our Quality Policy Manual (QPM).  All GMRE employees and teammates will meet requirements specified in this QCP.

 

Responsibility for ensuring quality in all products and services is assigned at all levels of management throughout the company.  Team GMRE has appointed a Corporate Quality Manager (CQM) responsible for ensuring all company policies and objectives are effectively met. Following are specific responsibilities assigned to various levels of management.

 

2.1.           President

  • Overall responsibility for company business, financial, and quality activities
  • Provide resources necessary to operate the quality system

2.2.           VP of Operations

  • Ensure training provided meets the policies and procedures established by the company
  • Ensure policies and procedures are effectively implemented and understood at all levels of the company
  • Ensure management review of the quality system

2.3.           Corporate Quality Manager

  • Provide quality awareness training for all personnel
  • Ensure any corrective action is implemented and monitored to ensure all such corrective actions are effective
  • Answer questions regarding specific responsibilities, authorities, and procedures
  • Ensure results of management reviews are communicated to all relevant personnel
  • Produce the audit schedule and ensure audits and resulting corrective actions are carried out in accordance with procedure
  • Ensure findings are reviewed at Management Review meetings, and long-term corrective/preventive actions are implemented
  • Initiate resolving nonconformance reports and implement corrective/preventive actions
  • Perform management review of quality system
  • Identify, care for, and store any quality records developed or processed by their department or site unless otherwise accounted for by the CQM
  • Ensure all personnel under their control are involved in continuous improvement of the operation and output of their functions
  • Monitor the quality of all products and services delivered from their department or site
  • Bring quality-related problems/issues to the attention of senior management
  • Participate in the management review of the quality system

2.4.           Program Managers

  • Overall management of assigned programs' cost, schedule, personnel, deliverables, program quality, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable quality program procedures
  • Identify training needs
  • Ensure quality of delivered goods and services
  • Prepare and/or review program-related documentation
  • Bring quality-related problems/issues to the attention of senior management
  • Ensure all program/project personnel are involved in the continuous improvement of the operation, the output of their functions, and the quality system in general

3.      Inspection System Description

This Quality Control Plan describes methods for identifying, correcting, and preventing defects in the quality of service performed under Task Orders assigned to Team GMRE's deliverables which will satisfy requirements specified in the PWS. This GMRE Quality Control Plan covers the current period of operations. 

 

3.1.           Quality Objectives

     Objective 1: Accomplish the requirements within cost ceilings (will control allotted resources) and in a timely manner.

 

Measure 1: Cost management information, contained in monthly reports, will indicate whether or not operations are within cost ceilings.

 

Surveillance: The QAE will perform a 100% inspection of cost information on a monthly basis.

 

Measure 2: Resource Control.  The contractor will be evaluated in the successful control of the resources devoted to the task or order.  The contractor shall manage the hours authorized to provide support throughout the period of performance.

 

Surveillance: The QAE will perform a 100% inspection of Monthly Status reports noting any discrepancies in rate of resource usage or excesses in use.  The contractor should not exceed the material, travel or other cost-reimbursable items without prior contracting officer approval.  The QAE shall verify that the contractor's labor rates and actual costs are not exceeding budgeted projections.  Any discrepancies will be immediately brought to the attention of the contracting officer so corrective action can be implemented.

 

Measure 3:  Schedule and Timeliness of Deliveries; Productivity.

 

Surveillance: The QAE will perform a 100% inspection of all deliverables and note any discrepancies.  The contractor will be responsive to the customers tasks and submit their monthly reports, technical reports and trip reports on time and as required by the contract.

 

     Objective 2: Perform tasks with requisite technical ability. 

Measure 1: Technical Performance: The contractor will be evaluated as to the quality of the output of their work.

Surveillance: The QAE will perform a 100% inspection of any relevant work artifacts as well as the deliverables to determine that they are of high quality and that no negative perceptions are reported as to the contractor's technical ability.  The contractor's personnel should be technically competent in the tasks identified in the CET.  The contractor's contribution during meetings and reviews, the quality of the contractor's technical reports, the contractor's productivity and the overall quality of the technical support provided should be evaluated.

3.1.1.            Frequency of inspections

Each deliverable will be inspected a minimum of two times during the option year period.  The first scheduled inspection will occur during the first half of the option period.  The second scheduled inspection will occur before the final product is delivered. Additional inspections may occur as required.

 

3.1.2.            Inspection records

Copies of all Inspection Records will be maintained at the Team GMRE office.  Inspection records will document the date, time, and location of the inspection.  Additionally, inspection records will document any deficiencies noted and corrective action taken, rate each deliverable as “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable,” and note the total number of inspections.  The inspector will sign each inspection record. 

 

3.1.3

 

GMRE will proactively reference the following Task Order survey in order to minimize any shortfalls and maximize contract performance.

 

TASK ORDER INITIATOR FEEDBACK QUESTIONNAIRE

Please provide your opinion of the Contractor performance for this task by rating the following.

Circle the appropriate rating.

0 = Unsatisfactory

2 = Marginally Satisfactory

4 = Satisfactory

6 = Exceeds Expectations

NA = Not Applicable

Quality of Product/Service:

 

1. Effectiveness in accomplishing performance metrics

0 2 4 6 NA

2. Effective logistics support (hardware, software, personnel)

0 2 4 6 NA

3. Quality & Completeness of deliverables & documentation

0 2 4 6 NA

4. Technical qualifications of contractor personnel

0 2 4 6 NA

5. Technical adherence to scope of work

0 2 4 6 NA

6. Promptly resolved issues/discrepancies

0 2 4 6 NA

Monthly Reports:

 

1. Clear, concise and complete

0 2 4 6 NA

Security:

 

1. Complied with all policies and regulations

0 2 4 6 NA

Contractor Personnel:

 

1. Contractor personnel identifiable at all times

0 2 4 6 NA

Cost Control:

 

1. Timely, current, accurate & complete invoices

0 2 4 6 NA

2. Maintained costs within original proposal

0 2 4 6 NA

Timeliness:

 

1. Timely, current & complete reporting & tracking

0 2 4 6 NA

2. Provide timely and accurate support

0 2 4 6 NA

3. Adherence to delivery schedule

0 2 4 6 NA

Customer Satisfaction:

 

1. Effective management of contractor staff

0 2 4 6 NA

2. Effective communication with Government staff

0 2 4 6 NA

3. Contractor personnel (professional, cooperative & flexible)

0 2 4 6 NA

4. Overall Contractor quality

0 2 4 6 NA

Overall rating of contractor's performance

0 2 4 6 NA

 

 

 

 

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