DLA Aviation Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR) Allen Gibbs Contract Administrator Post Award PQDR Monitor Special Projects Officer Industry Day May 17, 2017
The PQDR…. is the primary tool used for receiving feedback from material users on the state of systems and equipment issued through the supply system. The primary purposes of a PQDR: Report non-conformances Provide a vehicle to recover material cost Initiate steps to effect corrective and preventative actions
“Material does not meet form, fit, or function” Items which may qualify for a PQDR … Any defect, nonconforming condition, or premature equipment failure indicating deficiencies in design, specification, material, manufacturing, and workmanship Deficiencies in major weapon systems, secondary/consumable/repairable items, spare and repair parts, and Government-furnished property “Material does not meet form, fit, or function”
Discrepancies NOT qualifying as a PQDR … Failure because of improper/inadequate maintenance or operation Failure with normal use within reasonable range of life expectancy Receipt of incorrect material or non-receipt, shortages/overages, and discrepancies in preservation, packing, or marking (SDR applies) Transportation discrepancies
DFARS 246.407 Nonconforming supplies or services. FAR, DFARS, DLAD: 46.407 DAAWG 46.407 9G1 DFARS 246.407 Nonconforming supplies or services. If nonconforming material or services are discovered after acceptance, the defect appears to be the fault of the contractor, any warranty has expired, and there are no other contractual remedies, the contracting officer— Shall notify the contractor in writing of the nonconforming material or service; Shall request that the contractor repair or replace the material, or perform the service, at no cost to the Government; and May accept consideration if offered. For guidance on solicitation of a refund, see Subpart 242.71.
All PQDR Letters will contain suspense dates PQDR Notification Documents For each PQDR the Contractor may receive all of the following documents: Pre-Investigation Letter Investigation Letter Post Investigation Letter Unilateral Contract Modifications for the PQDR Exhibits Bilateral Contract Modifications for Stock Screen/Restitution Modifications for Stop Work Order All PQDR Letters will contain suspense dates
POCs For PQDR inquiries: Allen Gibbs Post Award PQDR Monitor allen.gibbs@dla.mil
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