MIL-STD-1916
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. The purpose of this standard is to encourage defense contractors and other commercial organizations supplying goods and services to the U.S. Government to submit efficient and effective process control (prevention) procedures in place of prescribed sampling requirements. The goal is to support the movement away from an AQL-based inspection (detection) strategy to implementation of an effective prevention-based strategy including a comprehensive quality system, continuous improvement and a partnership with the Government. The underlying theme is a partnership between DoD and the defense supplier, with the requisite competence of both parties, and a clear mutual benefit from processes capable of consistently high quality products and services. The objective is to create an atmosphere where every noncompliance is an opportunity for corrective action and improvement rather than one where acceptable quality levels are the contractually sufficient goals.
1.2 Applicability. This standard, when referenced in the contract, specification, or purchase order, is applicable to the prime contractor, and should be extended to subcontractors or vendor facilities. The quality plans are to be applied as specified in the contract documents, and deliverables may be submitted for acceptance if the requirements of this standard have been met.
1.3 Applications. Quality plans and procedures in this standard may be used when appropriate to assess conformance to requirements of the following:
a. End items
b. Components or basic materials c. Operations or services
d. Materials in process e. Supplies in storage
f. Maintenance operations g. Data or records
h. Administrative procedures
Note, use of the word "product" throughout this standard also refers to services and other deliverables.
1.4 Product requirements. The contractor is required to submit product that meets all contract and specification requirements. The application of the quality plans or procedures of this standard does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for meeting all contract product requirements. The contractor's quality system, including manufacturing processes and quality control measures, will be established and operated to consistently produce products that meet all requirements. Absence of any inspection or process control requirement in the contract does not
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