SSPC QP 1 Certification

Employer (if other than the Contractor)

Name of facility owner

Mailing address, telephone number, and telex number (if non-US) of

facility owner

Name of individual in facility owner's organization who can be

contacted as a reference

Location, size and description of structure

Dates work was carried out

Description of work carried out on structure

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NOTE: For projects in continental US, Hawaii,

Alaska, and Puerto Rico, require SSPC Certification.

Use in other locations where qualified US

contractor is desired. If project involves removal

of paint containing hazardous materials, add

requirement for SSPC QP-2 certification in section

of specification where the hazardous paint removal

is specified, generally UFGS 13282N or UFGS 13283N.

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NOTE: **WARNING**WARNING**WARNING**WARNING**

Solicitations requiring SSPC Certification should

point out the existence and location of the

certification requirement, in the Project

Information Form. To be enforceable, the

requirement must be pointed out in the solicitation

documents. SSPC Certification is a special

responsibility requirement pursuant to FAR 9.104-2.

This is analogous to requiring bidders to have a

specified level of experience or expertise and GAO

has sustained these types of special requirements.

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NOTE: Use bracket option below concerning SSPC QP 1

only when industrial coatings are required.

Painting qualifications for projects such as BEQ's,

training facilities and general administration

buildings do not require QP 1 certification.

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SSPC QP 1 Certification

All contractors and subcontractors that perform surface preparation or

coating application shall be certified by the Society for Protective

Coatings (formerly Steel Structures Painting Council) (SSPC) to the

requirements of SSPC QP 1 prior to contract award, and shall remain

certified while accomplishing any surface preparation or coating

application. The painting contractors and painting subcontractors must

remain so certified for the duration of the project. If a contractor's or

subcontractor's certification expires, the firm will not be allowed to

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