48 CFR § 604.7101 - 604.7101 Purpose.
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identifier: "/us/cfr/t48/s604.7101"
source: "ecfr"
legal_status: "authoritative_unofficial"
title: "48 CFR § 604.7101 - 604.7101 Purpose."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "604.7101"
section_name: "604.7101 Purpose."
chapter_number: 6
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF STATE"
subchapter_number: "A"
subchapter_name: "GENERAL"
part_number: "604"
part_name: "ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "22 U.S.C. 2651a, 40 U.S.C. 121(c) and 48 CFR chapter 1."
regulatory_source: "69 FR 19331, Apr. 13, 2004, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "604"
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# 604.7101 604.7101 Purpose.
A procurement quality assurance program is essential to the effective operation of each domestic contracting activity. Each domestic contracting activity and RPSO shall develop a quality assurance plan for review and approval of contract actions to ensure that all requirements of law, regulation, Departmental policy, and sound procurement practices are met, the taxpayer's interests are adequately protected, and the Department's mission is well-served. Post quality assurance includes A/OPE review of actions exceeding warrant levels and Staff Assistance Visits (SAVs).