scope:

PURPOSE.

This order establishes the requirements and provides guidance for:

a. Conducting the Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAI) as specified in the FAA Acquisition Management System (FAMS) Policy and outlined in the Acquisition Management System.

b. Accomplishing, documenting, and reporting formal JAIs and related activities.

c. Conducting, documenting and reporting formal Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI).

d. Gaining consensus of the involved offices that the project has been completed in accordance with applicable directives, standards, and specifications, and the facility, system, or equipment is capable of providing the services required within established standards and tolerances.

e. Transferring custody and/or maintenance responsibilities of facility, system, or equipment from the Project Implementer (PI) to the office responsible for maintenance.

f. Clearing exceptions and/or design deficiencies noted/documented during the JAI process.