USACE/NAVFAC Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan

USACE/NAVFAC Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan Template (UFGS 01 45 00 – 08/23)

The USACE/NAVFAC Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan is a fully written, editable Word template designed for contractors performing work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC). The plan structure and section headings follow the standard UFGS 01 45 00 CQC Plan format (A–Q) and is intended to be tailored to your specific contract and project requirements.

Most contractors simply insert their company name, project information, QC organization, and project-specific details (DFOWs, submittals, testing, and reporting) and then submit the plan for Government review.

CQC Plan Contents (A–Q)

This template follows the standard USACE/NAVFAC CQC Plan structure and includes all required subsections (A–Q). Key sections include:

• Background Information – Owner/Agency, project name/number, location, description, and scope of work.
• A. Quality Control Organization – QC organization structure and roles.
• B. Names and Qualifications – qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and authority of QC personnel (including stop-work authority).
• C. Appointment Letters – appointment/delegation letters for the CQC Manager and Alternate CQC Manager, plus letters of direction for other QC representatives, as applicable.
• D. Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority of QC Personnel – role-specific responsibilities for the CQC Manager, Alternate, Superintendent, QC Specialists (as applicable), and other project staff.
• G. Submittal Procedures – submittal procedures and submittal register/log alignment (including electronic submittals and certification approach).
• H. Testing Laboratory Information – testing laboratory information and validation/accreditation documentation handling (as applicable).
• I. Testing Plan and Log – project testing/verification matrix tied to definable features of work (DFOWs), responsibilities, frequencies, and required records.
• J. Procedures to Identify, Control, and Correct Construction Deficiencies – deficiency identification, control, corrective action, and verification/closure.
• K. Reporting Procedures and Format – daily reporting procedures and required records handling.
• M. List of Definable Features of Work (DFOW) – DFOW identification for the project and tracking approach.
• N. Procedures for Performing the Three Phases of Control – preparatory, initial, and follow-up procedures, documentation, and tracking for each DFOW.
• O. Completion Inspection – punch-out, pre-final, and final acceptance inspection procedures and documentation.
• P. Training Procedures and Training Records – procedures to coordinate and document contract-required and project-specific training.
• Q. Organization and Personnel Certifications – procedures to collect, verify, track, and control certifications (including preventing lapse during performance).

Who This CQC Plan Is For

• General contractors performing USACE or NAVFAC construction projects.
• Prime contractors required to submit a Contractor Quality Control Plan under UFGS 01 45 00.
• Contractors new to USACE/NAVFAC work who need a complete, acceptance-ready CQC Plan template.
• Experienced contractors who want a standardized, reusable CQC Plan framework across projects.

Sample USACE/NAVFAC CQC Plan

Open the sample below to review the layout and level of detail:

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 UFGS CQC Plan structure. You use Find/Replace to insert company and project information, then complete the project-specific tables (such as DFOWs, submittals, testing, and reporting details). We also offer fully customized, turnkey documents (for a fee) if you prefer a ready-to-submit package.

Can I reuse this CQC Plan on multiple projects?
Yes. Many contractors use this CQC Plan as their standard template for USACE/NAVFAC work. For each project, update the Background Information, DFOW list, QC organization, testing plan/log, and any project/contract-specific requirements.

Does this plan cover all USACE/NAVFAC requirements?
The template is structured to align with the UFGS 01 45 00 CQC Plan content requirements (A–Q). 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 files are provided as editable Word documents so you can customize and brand them for your company and contracts.