USACE/NAVFAC Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan

USACE/NAVFAC Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan Overview

The USACE/NAVFAC Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan is a fully written, project-specific CQC Plan
template for contractors performing work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval
Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC). The plan contents correspond to the requirements
of UFGS 01 45 00 and UFGS 01 45 00.00 10 Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan, including the
November 2016 (CHG 2: 11/21) version and the 08/23 update.

You receive multiple editable Word versions so you can match the specific spec section referenced in
your contract, including RMS and non-RMS options and a version tailored for minor construction.
Most contractors simply insert their company name, project information, and organization, then submit
the plan for government review.

Key Features & Benefits

• Project-specific USACE/NAVFAC Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan.
• Aligned with UFGS 01 45 00 / 01 45 00.00 10 CQC Plan requirements (including November 2016 CHG 2 and 08/23 versions).
• Includes all required CQC Plan sections A–M (organization, submittals, testing, three phases of control, deficiencies, reporting, DFOW list, special inspections, completion inspection, documentation, and sample forms).
• Approx. 50 pages depending on specifications and project details.
• Word documents – easily edited, branded, and reused on future projects.
• Submittal acceptance guarantee – written to support government acceptance.
• Instant download after purchase.

Included CQC Plan Versions

You receive multiple CQC Plan files so you can select the version that best matches your solicitation
or contract:

• 01 45 00 (08/23) CQC Plan – aligned with the August 2023 USACE/NAVFAC CQC Plan specification.
• 01 45 00.00 10 (2016) – RMS version – structured for use with QCS/RMS.
• 01 45 00.00 10 (2016) – non-RMS version – for projects not using RMS.
• 01 45 00.00 10.20 – Quality Control for Minor Construction – for smaller or limited-scope contracts using this spec.
• 01 45 00.00 20 – additional CQC Plan variant for contracts that reference this section.

Typical CQC Plan Contents

The CQC Plan template follows the standard USACE/NAVFAC structure and includes all required
subsections (A–M), such as:

• Background Information – customer, project name/number, location, description, and scope of work.
• A. Quality Control Organization – project QC organization chart showing the President, CQC Systems Manager, Alternate CQC System Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, Safety and Health Manager, subcontractors, suppliers, and testing agencies.
• B. Names, Qualifications, Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of QC Personnel – detailed responsibilities and delegated authorities for the CQC Systems Manager, Alternate CQC Systems Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, Safety and Health Manager, and other key QC staff, including stop-work authority.
• C. Appointment Letters – sample letters of appointment and delegation of authority for the CQC Systems Manager, Alternate CQC Systems Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, Safety and Health Manager, and other QC representatives.
• D. Procedures for Scheduling, Reviewing, Certifying, and Managing Submittals – submittal scheduling, submittal register/log, CQC Systems Manager review and certification, government approval, and transmittal procedures.
• E. Control, Verification, and Acceptance Testing Procedures – testing procedures, quality testing plan and log, testing laboratory information, and coordination of independent tests.
• F. Procedures for Tracking Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up Control Phases – how the three phases of control (preparatory, initial, follow-up) are planned, conducted, documented, and tracked for each definable feature of work.
• G. Procedures for Tracking Deficiencies – deficiency identification, tracking, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• H. Reporting Procedures and Format – daily CQC reports, test reports, meeting minutes, and required reporting formats.
• I. List of Definable Features of Work (DFOW) – approach to creating and maintaining the DFOW list for the project.
• J. Special Inspections – handling and documentation of special inspections required by contract or code.
• K. Completion Inspection – punch-out, pre-final, and final acceptance inspections and documentation.
• L. Documentation – control and retention of CQC records and documentation, including verification statements.
• M. Sample Forms – sample CQC forms for appointment letters, DFOW, three-phase control meetings, deficiency tracking, and daily reporting.

Who This CQC Plan Is For

• General contractors performing USACE or NAVFAC construction projects.
• Prime contractors who must submit a Contractor Quality Control Plan for UFGS 01 45 00 / 01 45 00.00 10 specifications.
• Contractors new to USACE/NAVFAC work who need a complete, acceptance-ready CQC Plan template.
• Experienced contractors who want to standardize their CQC Plans across offices and projects.

Sample USACE/NAVFAC CQC Plan

• View a USACE/NAVFAC CQC Plan Sample (selected pages)
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CQC Plan fully written, or do I need to create content?
The plan is fully written and organized to match the USACE/NAVFAC CQC Plan specification. You use Find/Replace to insert your company name, project information, and personnel names. There are some forms you complete with contract-specific details. We offer fully customized, turnkey documents (for a fee) if that’s what you want.

Can I reuse this CQC Plan on multiple projects?
Yes. Many contractors use this CQC Plan as their standard template for USACE and NAVFAC work. For
each project, you update the background information, DFOW list, organization chart, and any
project-specific requirements.

Does this plan cover all USACE/NAVFAC requirements?
The contents correspond to the requirements in the UFGS 01 45 00 / 01 45 00.00 10 CQC Plan
specification (including the November 2016 CHG 2 and 08/23 versions). You are responsible for
tailoring the plan to your specific contract, specifications, and project conditions and for
implementing the documented procedures.

What format are the CQC Plan documents in?
All CQC Plan files are provided as editable Word documents, so you can easily customize and brand
them for your company and contracts.