What is the QA Surveillance Plan (QASP) and what does it specify?

• A. A plan for safety training of on-site personnel.
• B. A document detailing project financing and cash flows.
• C. A plan used by the government to specify how QA will be performed, by whom, sampling/inspection methods, and acceptance criteria.
• D. A schedule of subcontractor work sequences.

Answer: (C)

The main idea behind a QA Surveillance Plan is to provide a clear framework for how quality assurance will be carried out on a project. It specifies who will perform QA, what sampling and inspection methods will be used, and what the acceptance criteria are that determine whether work meets contract requirements. This plan creates an objective, auditable approach to verify contractor work, separate from the contractor’s day-to-day quality control, and guides how inspections are conducted, what tests are required, where and when surveillance occurs, and how nonconformances are reported and resolved. In short, it maps out the surveillance activities, responsibilities, techniques, and acceptance standards that the government will use to verify quality throughout the project.