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DFARS 246.202-4 Higher-level contract quality requirements.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section explains that higher-level contract quality requirements are extra requirements layered on top of standard inspection. It also notes that these requirements, including adopted nongovernment quality system standards, are listed in the DoD Index of Specifications and Standards.

Applies to: DoD contracts with higher-level quality requirements

Key terms: higher-level contract quality requirements · standard inspection requirement · nongovernment quality system standards · DoD Index of Specifications and Standards

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

(1) Higher-level contract quality requirements are used in addition to a standard inspection requirement.

(2) Higher-level contract quality requirements, including nongovernment quality system standards adopted to meet DoD needs, are listed in the DoD Index of Specifications and Standards.

Sections that refer to it

  • 246.704 Authority for use of warranties.

← 246.202 Types of contract quality requirements. · 246.270 Safety of facilities, infrastructure, and equipment for military operations. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 246

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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