MIL-STD-1916
5. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Acceptance by contractor-proposed provisions. In order for an alternate acceptance method to be considered, the contractor shall establish and implement an internal prevention- based quality system as a means of ensuring that all products conform to requirements specified by the contract and associated specifications and standards. The acceptability of the quality system as part of the request for alternate acceptance method(s) is dependent on its compliance with an industry-accepted quality system model, demonstration of its process focus, and the availability of objective evidence of its implementation and effectiveness.
5.1.1 Quality system plan. The quality system shall be documented and shall be subject to on-site Government review throughout the contract. It shall include, at a minimum, a description of the organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, processes, and resources. Such documentation is hereinafter called the quality system plan. The contractor shall maintain, disseminate, update, and improve the quality system plan in order to ensure its continued use and accuracy. The design and documentation of the quality system plan shall allow for ease of use, review, and audit by internal as well as Government personnel.
5.1.2 Prevention-based quality system. The quality system shall be prevention-based. Common quality system models that reflect this philosophy include the ISO 9000 series, MIL-Q-
9858 enhanced with SPC, and many industry specific total quality standards and programs. The quality system shall also reflect additional needs in accordance with the requirements of this standard. Regardless of the model chosen, the quality system shall demonstrate its prevention- based outlook by meeting the following objectives throughout all areas of contract performance:
a. The quality system is understood and executed by all personnel having any influence on product or process quality.
b. Products and services meet or exceed customer requirements. c. Quality is deliberately and economically controlled.
d. Emphasis is on the prevention of process discrepancies and product nonconformances.
e. Discrepancies and nonconformances that do occur are readily detected, and root cause corrective actions are taken and verified.
f. Sound problem solving and statistical methods are employed to continuously reduce process variability and, in turn, improve process capability and product quality.
g. Records are maintained and indicate implementation of the quality plan and effectiveness of the control procedures.
5.1.3 Process focus of quality system. To demonstrate a process focus, the contractor shall demonstrate that the manufacturing process and its related processes have been studied and are understood, controlled, and documented to show that they are:
a. Consistently producing conforming product.
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