D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-4099
When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed;
Acceptance - the act of an authorized representative of the District by which the District, for itself or as agent of another, assumes ownership of existing identified goods tendered or approves specific services rendered or construction completed as partial or complete performance of the contract.
Certificate of conformance - a document used by a contractor to certify that goods conform to the specifications of the contract. The certificate may be used instead of source inspection.
Contract administrator - an individual authorized by the contracting officer to perform all actions necessary to verify whether goods, services, or construction conform to contract quality requirements.
Contract quality requirements - the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to assure that the supply, service, or construction conforms to the contractual requirements.
Complex items - includes those items having quality characteristics, not wholly visible in the end item, for which contractual performance must be established progressively through precise measurements, tests, and controls applied during purchasing, manufacturing, performance, assembly, and functional operation either as an individual item or in conjunction with other items.
Correction - the elimination of a defect.
Criticality - a critical application of an item is one in which the failure of the item could injure persons or jeopardize a vital agency mission.
Destination - the point designated in the contract at which the end product is received.
Director - the Director of the Office of Contracting and Procurement or the District of Columbia Chief Procurement Officer.
District quality assurance - the various functions, including inspection, performed by the District to determine whether a contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.
F.O.B. - freight on board.
High-value item - a contract end item that has a high unit cost, exceeding one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per unit, such as a communications system or computer system that is designated by the contracting officer as a high-value item.
Inspection - examining and testing goods, services, or construction to determine whether they conform to contract requirements. This includes, when appropriate, examination and testing of raw materials, components, and intermediate assemblies.
Off-the-shelf item - an item produced and placed in stock by a contractor, or stocked by a distributor, before receiving orders or contracts for its sale.
Source - the point designated in the contract from which the end product is shipped.
Subcontractor - any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm who furnishes goods, services, or construction to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.
Term contract - a requirements contract or an indefinite quantity contract.
Testing - the element of inspection that determines the properties or elements, including functional operation of goods or their components, by the application of established scientific principles and procedures.
Warranty - a promise or affirmation given by a contractor to the District regarding the nature, usefulness, or condition of the goods, services, or construction furnished under a contract.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-4099