52.246-9086 Production Lot Testing (PLT) - Contractor.

As prescribed in 46.392(b)(2)(ii), insert the following clause:

PRODUCTION LOT TESTING (PLT) - CONTRACTOR (JUL 2011) - DLAD

(a) For the Lots/Items identified in this contract as requiring "Production Lot Testing (PLT) Contractor (including test report)," the Contractor shall -

(1) Produce the production lot quantity. The Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) shall select [Contracting Officer shall insert number of samples identified on DPACS PR Trailer or in Material Master, Classification, Product Assurance tab, Services for Object samples at random from the first production lots produced to determine conformance with technical requirements as stated and/or referenced in the solicitation. In addition, the QAR may also select the same number of samples from any successive lot. If First Article Testing is applicable, production lot testing is to be completed during production but after First Article approval. The QAR will select and inspect the PLT samples, and furnish the Contractor a statement that the PLT samples have been inspected and, if they appear acceptable, that they have been preliminarily determined to comply with the contract requirements, subject to further testing in accordance with this clause. If a PLT sample fails QAR preliminary inspection, the entire production lot quantity produced will be rejected. The QAR shall notify the Contracting Officer of rejection and propose corrective action, if appropriate. Upon receiving DLA concurrence, DCMA will issue a Corrective Action Report (CAR) and have the Contractor resubmit a new production lot quantity. QAR inspection and preliminary approval of the samples is required before the Contractor is authorized to conduct testing pursuant to this clause.

(2) Provide all facilities, equipment and personnel required to perform the testing the PLT samples.

(3) Provide written notice to the Contracting Officer and the QAR of the time and location of the testing at least fourteen (14) calendar days, or as otherwise specified in the contract, prior to the production lot testing so the Government may witness the tests. Testing is to be witnessed by the cognizant QAR.

(4) Prepare and disseminate the PLT Report as follows:

(i) Mark the Test Report, "Production Lot Test Report - Contract Number [Contractor insert] and Lot/Item Number [Contractor insert]."

(ii) Present the PLT Report to the QAR for review. The QAR will include a report of the QAR's conclusions and recommendations along with the Contractor test report. The Contractor shall forward two (2) copies of the PLT Report and QAR report to the Contracting Officer.

(iii) Include the following with all shipments of PLT Reports (electronic media preferred; format should be compatible with Government/industry software, e.g., Adobe PDF.):

(A) The Statement of Inspection and DD Form 250, signed by the QAR;

(B) Copy of the contract/order;

(D) Material and process certifications;

(E) Process operations and inspection method sheets;

(F) Copies of drawings used to manufacture the PLT sample (properly marked by Contractor if it desires to restrict from public (properly marked by Contractor if it desires to restrict from public disclosure and/or from Government use other than for evaluation, to the extent consistent with the Government's data rights under this contract); and

(G) Documents required under a Contract Deliverables Requirements List, if applicable;

(iv) Submit the PLT Report and QAR report to the Government activity specified in the contract in sufficient time prior to the delivery date of the production quantity to allow for at least a [Contracting Officer shall insert number of days as shown on DPACS PR Trailer or in Material Master, Classification, Product Assurance tab, Services for Object] calendar day period for review of the PLT Report, and for the Contracting Officer to provide written notification of approval/disapproval to the Contractor.

(5) Pay all costs incurred for transportation of PLT and QAR Reports under this contract and all costs of manufacturing and retesting additional PLT samples and production quantities, without additional Government liability.

(b) The Contractor may either:

(1) Enter an offered price in the PLT CLIN for PLT and the preparation cost of the PLT Report and, if applicable, the costs of any additional testing not normally required for production; or

(2) Not separately price that PLT and preparation of the PLT Report and instead include costs relating to PLT and preparation of the PLT Report in its pricing for the production lot CLIN. If the Contractor does not submit a separate price for the PLT CLIN, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any costs relating to PLT and preparation of the PLT Report except to the extent these are included in the production lot CLIN price.

(c) The Contractor shall include the approved PLT samples with the shipment of the production articles of the same lot, and the Government will pay for the samples under the applicable production lot CLIN. The Government has no liability to the Contractor for disapproved PLT samples.

Alternate I (JUL 2011) As prescribed in 46.392(b)(2)(ii), insert the following paragraph (a) in addition to paragraphs (a)-(c) of the basic clause, and renumber paragraphs (a)-(c) of the basic clause as (b)-(d), respectively:

(a)

(1) NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR: The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) is delegated (in accordance with FAR 42.202(c)) the authority to approve/disapprove the Production Lot Test (PLT) Report submitted in accordance with the requirements in this contract. Any reference to the Contracting Officer as it relates to submission of and approval/disapproval of the PLT Report shall be deemed to include the DCMA ACO.

(2) NOTICE to ACO: The DCMA ACO shall forward a copy of the PLT Report and the DCMA ACO letter of approval/disapproval to the Contract Administrator (see "Issued By" block on page 1 of the award document).