EP 1110-1-18
24 Apr 00
Specialist will be the only USACE representative allowed within the exclusion zone during the
execution of UXO procedures by the UXO contractor.
(3) The PM is generally responsible for QA of activities outside of the exclusion zone
unless otherwise defined in the PMP.
b. Programmatic QA.
(1) When requested, the OE MCX will provide a member to participate on HQUSACE
teams conducting Quality Reviews and Evaluations of MSC Quality Assurance Roles. These
reviews will be conducted on a biennial basis in accordance with ER 1110-1-12.
(2) The OE MCX is also available upon request to assist MSCs in conducting their annual
reviews of districts.
(3) The OE MCX performs technical reviews of designated project documents for
conformance to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidance.
(4) The OE MCX will perform OE Assistance Visits to selected project sites. These visits
will be conducted to develop lessons learned, identify areas for improvement, and identify gaps
in current policy and guidance. OE Assistance Visits will generally consist of a review of the
contractor QC process, the government field safety/QA process, and the administrative record
process. One OE Assistance Visit per quarter will be planned; others may be conducted upon
request.
19-4. Contractor Quality Control.
a. The contractor is solely responsible for the control of the process and product quality
and for offering to submit for acceptance only products and services determined to conform to
contractual requirements. Each contract will require the contractor to establish a QC plan, which
includes procedures, processes, and specified end products to include QC audits for each quality
affecting process or procedure. The specifications for the QC plan should be identified in the
basic contractual document.
b. The contractor's QC program will also provide for an equipment maintenance program
addressing preventive maintenance, routine repair; and emergency repair.
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