48 CFR § 246.202-4 - 246.202-4 Higher-level contract quality requirements.

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title: "48 CFR § 246.202-4 - 246.202-4   Higher-level contract quality requirements."
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# 246.202-4 246.202-4   Higher-level contract quality requirements.

(1) Higher-level contract quality requirements are used in addition to a standard inspection requirement.

(2) Higher-level contract quality requirements, including nongovernment quality system standards adopted to meet DoD needs, are listed in the DoD Index of Specifications and Standards.

[60 FR 33145, June 27, 1995. Redesignated and amended at 60 FR 61599, Nov. 30, 1995]