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31 sections with “Warranty period”

  • 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 52.246-17 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…
  • DFARS 252.246-7001 Warranty of data.
    Basic. As prescribed in 246.710(1) and (1)(i), use the following clause: Warranty of Data—Basic (MAR 2014) (a) Definition—Technical data has the same meaning as given in the clause in this contract entitled, Rights in Technical Data and C…
  • DFARS 252.246-7006 Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items.
    As prescribed in 246.710(3)(ii), use the following clause: Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items (MAR 2016) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Duration means the warranty period. This period may be a stated period of time, amount o…
  • FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction.
    …hen a fixed-price construction contract (see 46.705(c)) is contemplated, and the use of a warranty clause has been approved under agency procedures: Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) (a) In addition to any other warranties in this contr…
  • DFARS 227.7103-14 Conformity, acceptance, and warranty of technical data.
    …tent with the terms of the clause, pending correction of the nonconforming markings. (c) Warranty. (1) The intended use of the technical data and the cost, if any, to obtain the warranty should be considered before deciding to obtain a dat…
  • DFARS 252.246-7002 Warranty of construction (Germany).
    As prescribed in 246.710(2), use the following clause: Warranty of Construction (Germany) (JUN 1997) (a) In addition to any other representations in this contract, the Contractor warrants, except as provided in paragraph (j) of this claus…
  • FAR 12.404 Warranties.
    …lied warranties. The Government's post award rights contained in 52.212-4 are the implied warranty of merchantability, the implied warranty of fitness for particular purpose and the remedies contained in the acceptance paragraph. (1) The i…
  • DFARS 246.710 Contract clauses.
    …bstantially the same as the basic or one of the alternates of the clause at 252.246-7001, Warranty of Data, in solicitations and contracts that include the clause at 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software, when there i…
  • FAR 28.203-3 Release of security interest.
    …ined for the later of— (i) 1 year following final payment; (ii) Until completion of any warranty period (applicable only to performance bonds); or (iii) Pending resolution of all claims filed against the payment bond during the 1 year pe…
  • FAR 28.204-3 Irrevocable letter of credit.
    … expected date of final payment; (B) For performance bonds only, until completion of any warranty period; or (C) For payment bonds only, until resolution of all claims filed against the payment bond during the one-year period following fi…
  • 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 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 52.228-11 Individual Surety—Pledge of Assets.
    …rk of the Federal Government exceeding $150,000 (40 U.S.C. 3131). Until completion of any warranty period, or for 1 year following final payment, whichever is later. (2) Contracts subject to alternative payment protection (see FAR 28.102-1…
  • FAR 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit.
    … expected date of final payment; (B) For performance bonds only, until completion of any warranty period; or (C) For payment bonds only, until resolution of all claims filed against the payment bond during the one-year period following fi…
  • 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…
  • 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 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…
  • 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 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 12.209 Determination of price reasonableness.
    … by factors that include, but are not limited to, speed of delivery, length and extent of warranty, limitations of seller's liability, quantities ordered, length of the performance period, and specific performance requirements. The contract…
  • FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …y include product literature, or other documents, if necessary; (5) Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the representations …
  • 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…
  • FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.
    …uch property prior to the property being provided. In such cases, the Government makes no warranty with respect to the serviceability and/or suitability of the property for contract performance. Any repairs, replacement, and/or refurbishmen…
  • 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 52.246-6 Inspection—Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour.
    …ormance of this contract. Materials includes data when the contract does not include the Warranty of Data clause. (b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the material, fabri…
  • FAR 52.246-8 Inspection of Research and Development—Cost-Reimbursement.
    …with performing this contract. Work includes data when the contract does not include the Warranty of Data clause. (b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the work under this…
  • DFARS 227.7103-7 Use and nondisclosure agreement.
    … Data “as is” without any Government representation as to suitability for intended use or warranty whatsoever. This disclaimer does not affect any obligation the Government may have regarding Data specified in a contract for the performance…

FAR (chapter 1)

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