CLAUSE CODE: QC46a    This clause was archived as of 01/07/2016
  CLAUSE TITLE: JPL Source Inspection


QC46a JPL Source Inspection

JPL source inspection is required for all Mandatory Inspection Points (JPL MIPs) defined in Table 1 or as required under this Contract/Purchase Order. The Contractor shall notify JPL Procurement Quality Assurance Office upon the receipt of this Contract/Purchase Order prior to commencing any work at (818) 393-7592 so that the appropriate JPL Mandatory Inspection Points (JPL MIPs) can be coordinated.

Table 1.

Mandatory Inspection Points (JPL MIPs)

Notes

In-process

The Contractor shall coordinate the JPL MIPs with JPL prior to commencing any work.

Pre-cap

Final

 

JPL requires a minimum number of working days advance notice to schedule a date for the JPL source inspection (reference Table 2).JPL source inspection shall be conducted by JPL at the Contractor’s facility or other location designated under the Contract/Purchase Order.

Table 2.

Location

Business Days Advance Notice

Notes

Local: California

3 days

Minimum required

National: Continental U.S.

5 days

Minimum required

International

10 days

Long lead time/forecasting desired

 

The Contractor shall provide the following during JPL source inspection:

  • Contract/Purchase Order, drawings, specifications, procedures, statements of work, and any other related inspection documentation that may be required to perform the JPL source inspection.
  • Personnel and resources that may be required to perform the JPL source inspection.
  • Suitable workspace and environment to conduct the JPL source inspection.
  • Calibrated test equipment/instruments to conduct the JPL source inspection.