Overview
This section establishes the policy for performing government contract quality assurance (QA) on behalf of foreign governments and international agencies, ensuring these activities align with U.S. national interests.
Key Rules
- Alignment with National Policy: All QA activities for foreign entities must be administered in accordance with the foreign policy and security objectives of the United States.
- Legal and Policy Justification: Quality assurance support is permitted only when it is consistent with or mandated by specific legislation, executive orders, or established agency policies regarding mutual international programs.
Practical Implications
- Agencies performing QA for foreign partners (such as under Foreign Military Sales) must ensure the support is backed by formal international agreements or specific U.S. statutory authority.
- Contractors should expect that QA oversight for foreign-bound goods may involve additional coordination between the Department of Defense, the State Department, and relevant international agencies to meet treaty or security obligations.