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24 sections with “Warranty of Supplies or Warranty of Systems and Equipment”

  • FAR 52.246-17 Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature.
    As prescribed in 46.710(a)(1), insert a clause substantially as follows: Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature (JUN 2003) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Acceptance means the act of an authorized representative of the Gove…
  • FAR 52.246-18 Warranty of Supplies of a Complex Nature.
    As prescribed in 46.710(b)(1), insert a clause substantially as follows: Warranty of Supplies of a Complex Nature (MAY 2001) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Acceptance means the act of an authorized representative of the Governm…
  • FAR 52.246-19 Warranty of Systems and Equipment under Performance Specifications or Design Criteria.
    …d in 46.710(c)(1), the contracting officer may insert a clause substantially as follows: Warranty of Systems and Equipment Under Performance Specifications or Design Criteria (MAY 2001) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Acceptance…
  • FAR 46.703 Criteria for use of warranties.
    The use of warranties is not mandatory. In determining whether a warranty is appropriate for a specific acquisition, the contracting officer shall consider the following factors: (a) Nature and use of the supplies or services. This include…
  • FAR 8.405-1 Ordering procedures for supplies, and services not requiring a statement of work.
    … (4) Probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item. (5) Warranty considerations. (6) Maintenance availability. (7) Environmental and energy efficiency considerations. (8) Delivery terms. (g) Minimum doc…
  • FAR 52.246-20 Warranty of Services.
    As prescribed in 46.710(d), insert a clause substantially as follows: Warranty of Services (MAY 2001) (a) Definitions. Acceptance, as used in this clause, means the act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Govern…
  • DFARS 246.704 Authority for use of warranties.
    (1) The chief of the contracting office must approve use of a warranty, except in acquisitions for— (i) Commercial products or commercial services (see FAR 46.709); (ii) Technical data, unless the warranty provides for extended liability …
  • FAR 46.706 Warranty terms and conditions.
    …ponents and characteristics that the contractor warrants; (2) Extent of the contractor's warranty including all of the contractor's obligations to the Government for breach of warranty; (3) Specific remedies available to the Government; a…
  • FAR 52.246-3 Inspection of Supplies—Cost-Reimbursement.
    …e assemblies, end products, lots of supplies, and, when the contract does not include the Warranty of Data clause, data. (b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the supplies,…
  • FAR 46.000 Scope of part.
    …to the contract's quality and quantity requirements. Included are inspection, acceptance, warranty, and other measures associated with quality requirements.
  • FAR 52.246-24 Limitation of Liability—High-Value Items.
    …ect the Government's rights under clauses, if included in this contract, that cover— (1) Warranty of technical data; (2) Ground and flight risks or aircraft flight risks; or (3) Government property. (End of clause) Alternate I (APR 198…
  • DFARS 246.407 Nonconforming supplies or services.
    …re discovered after acceptance, the defect appears to be the fault of the contractor, any warranty has expired, and there are no other contractual remedies, the contracting officer— (i) Shall notify the contractor in writing of the nonconf…
  • FAR 46.710 Contract clauses.
    …cribed in this section may be used in solicitations and contracts in which inclusion of a warranty is appropriate (see 46.709 for warranties for commercial products and commercial services). However, because of the many situations that may …
  • DFARS 246.702-70 Definitions.
    As used in this subpart— Acceptance as used in this subpart and in the warranty clauses at FAR 52.246-17, Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature; FAR 52.246-18, Warranty of Supplies of a Complex Nature; FAR 52.246-19, Warranty of Syst…
  • FAR 46.702 General.
    (a) The principal purposes of a warranty in a Government contract are (1) to delineate the rights and obligations of the contractor and the Government for defective items and services and (2) to foster quality performance. (b) Generally, a…
  • FAR 46.705 Limitations.
    …ent contracts, unless authorized in accordance with agency regulations (see 46.708). (b) Warranty clauses shall not limit the Government's rights under an inspection clause (see subpart 46.3) in relation to latent defects, fraud, or gross …
  • DFARS 252.239-7000 Protection against compromising emanations.
    … to the award of this contract. (d) Unless otherwise provided in this contract under the Warranty of Supplies or Warranty of Systems and Equipment clause, the Contractor shall correct or replace accepted information technology found to be …
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …on acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession. (o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    … bank fees; fines, claims, and dues; original equipment manufacturer relationships during warranty periods (negotiated up front with the product); utilities and other services purchased from a municipality or an entity solely authorized by …
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    … Organization for Standardization (ISO) and ASTM-International). See OMB Circular A-119. Warranty means a promise or affirmation given by a contractor to the Government regarding the nature, usefulness, or condition of the supplies or perf…
  • FAR 8.405-3 Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs).
    … (iv) Probable life of the item selected as compared with that of a comparable item. (v) Warranty considerations. (vi) Maintenance availability. (vii) Environmental and energy efficiency considerations. (viii) Delivery terms. (3)(i) Th…
  • FAR 19.704 Subcontracting plan requirements.
    … bank fees; fines, claims, and dues; original equipment manufacturer relationships during warranty periods (negotiated up front with the product); utilities and other services purchased from a municipality or an entity solely authorized by …
  • FAR 46.102 Policy.
    … ensure that— (a) Contracts include inspection and other quality requirements, including warranty clauses when appropriate, that are determined necessary to protect the Government's interest. (b) Supplies or services (including commercial…
  • FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
    …ontract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience. (h) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described…

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.