PPP-B-1672E
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the government. The government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.
4.2 Component and material quality conformance inspection. In accordance with 4.1, components and materials shall be inspected in accordance with all the requirements of referenced drawings, specifications, and standards unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase document. Unless otherwise specified, sampling for inspection shall be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQ Z1.4.
4.3 Inspection of the end item. Unless otherwise specified, all inspections shall be performed in accordance with the test conditions specified in the applicable test method document or applicable paragraphs in this specification.
4.3.1 Classification of defects. All defects shall be classified as either a critical, major, or minor defect. A critical defect shall be justified as a defect that may cause injury to personnel or property. A major defect shall be justified as a defect that may affect performance and quality of the container. A minor defect shall be justified as a defect that is a discrepancy in this specification but does not apply to a critical or major defect. All critical and major defects shall constitute a failure of the container to meet the requirements of this specification and shall deem the container unacceptable by the Government (see 4.1). All minor defects shall be under the discretion of the contracting officer to either deem the container acceptable or unacceptable.
4.3.2 Examination of the end item. The end item shall be examined for the defects listed in
4.3.2.1 at the inspection level set forth in 4.3.2.4. A random sample of boxes of each type, style,
and size offered shall be selected from each lot and examined for visual and dimensional
acceptance. The lot size, for purposes of determining the sample size in accordance with
ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, shall be expressed in units of boxes for examination under 4.3.2.1; in units of
bundles for examination under 4.3.2.2; and in units of shipping containers fully prepared for
delivery for examination under 4.3.2.3.
4.3.2.1 Examination of the end item for defects in appearance, construction, and workmanship. The sample unit for examination shall be one complete unit consisting of a box and appropriate cushioning components. Defects that require measurement shall be measured to the nearest 1/16 inch (1 mm). Measurements shall be taken using a standard English unit measuring tape with increments no greater than 1/16 inch. A standard metric unit measuring tape with increments no greater than 1 mm may be used. Shipping cube is calculated using the external dimensions. Unit cube is calculated using the internal dimensions. For unit cube measurements, measure length alongside opposite the joint from one end to the other. Measure width along end opposite the joint from one side to the other. The depth shall be the distance between inner faces of top and bottom. Dimensions are always given in this order: length x width x depth. Examination shall
be as specified in Table II:
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