1. DLA Aviation Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR) Allen Gibbs
Contract Administrator
Post Award PQDR Monitor
Special Projects Officer
Industry Day
May 17, 2017

2. 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

3. “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”

4. 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

5. DFARS 246.407 Nonconforming supplies or services.
FAR, DFARS, DLAD:
DAAWG G1
DFARS 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

6. 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

7. POCs
For PQDR inquiries: Allen Gibbs Post Award PQDR Monitor

8. Questions?