Quality Assurance Section

MIL-HDBK-1110

8.3.1.5

Quality Assurance Section. The quality assurance

section includes those items not covered elsewhere in the general

information or execution parts that are necessary to ensure that

quality work will be obtained from the contractor.

a)

They may include the following:

(1)

Qualifications

(2)

Certifications

(3)

Field sampling

(4)

Regulatory requirements

(5)

Preconstruction conference

b) Qualification or certification statements may be

requested to establish the capabilities of the contractors and

his employees. This is particularly necessary, if capabilities

with high pressures from airless spray or other safety hazards

require special certification. The SSPC Painting Contractor

Certification Program will ensure the capability of completing

the work in a satisfactory manner and time. Additional

certification may be required if asbestos fibers or lead-based

paint complicate the work. It is desirable to include a clause

permitting the contracting officer to procure at any time a

sample of the paint being applied. Local air pollution personnel

usually have this authority.

c) The contractor must be familiar with prevailing

regulations. Material safety data sheets (MSDS) for paints,

solvents, and other materials to be used should also be submitted

and kept available on-site. In addition, coating manufacturer's

technical data sheets should also be on-site and available.

d) A preconstruction conference and site visit of

contracting officer and contractor personnel should be held

before the work begins. At this time, any differences of opinion

or uncertainties should be resolved. Any agreements reached that

affect the specification should be written down and signed by

both parties so that it becomes a part of the contract. Any

differences not resolved may result in costly change orders.

8.3.1.6

Delivery, Storage, Handling, and Disposal. Information

must be provided on acceptable methods of delivery, storage, and

handling. Packaging and shipping procedures must be in

accordance with prevailing regulations. There must also be

suitable arrangements for acceptance and storage of materials on

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