scope:

PURPOSE

This instruction establishes the requirements for processing minor nonconforming items used as, or part of, hardware within Marshall Policy Directive (MPD) 1280.1, "Marshall Management Manual" scope, and establishes the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) responsibilities and procedures for operation of the MSFC Material Review System. This instruction provides the detailed requirements to comply with MPR 8730.3, "Control of Nonconforming Product."

APPLICABILITY

This MWI applies to the personnel, programs, projects, and activities at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) including contractors and resident agencies to the extent specified in their respective contracts or agreements. ("Contractors," for purposes of this paragraph, include contractors, grantees, Cooperative Agreement recipients, Space Act Agreement partners, or other agreement parties.)