Quality planThe proposed quality plan (QP) integrates quality philosophy derived from many quality disciplines, including total quality management (TQM), ISO-9000 and Six Sigma, among others. QP includes three high-level processes: quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control. As with other aspects of our proposal, the approach inherent in these three processes is very proactive. The QP focuses on prevention rather than inspection because we recognize that it is more costly to correct errors than to prevent them. Quality Planning – As a first step towards developing the QP, we will undertake quality planning. Quality planning will aim to identify quality specifications and how to meet these specifications. To achieve these goals, we will analyze the inputs from which to derive a quality baseline and then produce artifacts that support the execution of the QP. We will undertake quality planning immediately after award, in competition with other project planning activities. Quality planning activities and milestones will be integrated into the overall project management plan. Quality planning inputs will include: baseline scope, the individual project requirements which, taken together, constitute the complete project scope; the stakeholder register which identifies people who will actively contribute to the execution of the PQ and who therefore need to be involved in quality planning; cost and schedule baselines that have a cascading effect on project scope; and the Risk Register, which details areas of quality risk that may affect the planning process. Finally, we will also incorporate the principles of our p...... middle of paper ...... help take the necessary steps to evaluate the conformance of work results to quality standards. We will use appropriate measurement approaches to undertake quality control, both qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative approaches will include cause and effect diagrams, flowcharts and inspections. Quantitative approaches will include creating charts, graphs, and sampling. The results of the quality control process will be quality control measures, validation of changes and validated deliverables. We will document all measurements and compare them to threshold measurements. We will use this result to determine if quality is achieved and no further action is required before presenting the deliverable for acceptance or if a deliverable requires correction first. Once a deliverable has been corrected, it will undergo validation to determine that it now meets quality standards..