QUALITY ASSURANCE

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• Joint Aeronatical Commanders Group Advance Quality Guide - Abstract: Users of this document should note that the guidance contained herein departs from the traditional approach for communicating expectations to potential suppliers -- i.e., including a lengthy set of detailed model contract requirements in the procurement instrument. Rather, it emphasizes selection of suppliers who demonstrate that they have implemented effective AQSs. Experience has shown that award of new business is far more effective than simple contract requirements in motivating companies to implement such systems. The JACG intends for the guidance in this document to be used to (1) encourage offerors to describe in their proposals their approaches for achieving an advanced approach to quality; (2) identify and select offerors who propose credible advanced quality approaches; and (3) incorporate the advanced quality elements of the proposal into the final contract.