Difference between revisions of "FAR 52.209-3 - First Article Approval–Contractor Testing"
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|TypePurposeContract=Time and Materials/Labor Hour -O; Leasing of Motor Vehicles -A; Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements -O; Facilities -O; Indefinite Delivery -A; Utility Services -O | |TypePurposeContract=Time and Materials/Labor Hour -O; Leasing of Motor Vehicles -A; Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements -O; Facilities -O; Indefinite Delivery -A; Utility Services -O | ||
|PrescriptionOverview='''(a)''' | |PrescriptionOverview='''(a)''' | ||
− | *(1) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price contract is contemplated and it is intended that the contract require— | + | *(1) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, in solicitations and contracts when a '''fixed-price contract''' is contemplated and it is intended that the contract require— |
**(i) First article approval; and | **(i) First article approval; and | ||
**(ii) That the contractor be required to conduct the first article testing. | **(ii) That the contractor be required to conduct the first article testing. | ||
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'''(b)''' | '''(b)''' | ||
− | *(1) The contracting officer shall insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, in solicitations and contracts when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated and it is intended that the contract require— | + | *(1) The contracting officer shall insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, in solicitations and contracts when a '''cost-reimbursement contract''' is contemplated and it is intended that the contract require— |
**(i) First article approval; and | **(i) First article approval; and | ||
**(ii) That the contractor be required to conduct the first article test. | **(ii) That the contractor be required to conduct the first article test. | ||
*(2) If it is intended that the contractor be required to produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility, the contracting officer shall use a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, with its Alternate I. | *(2) If it is intended that the contractor be required to produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility, the contracting officer shall use a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, with its Alternate I. | ||
− | *(3) If it is necessary to authorize the contractor to purchase material or to commence production before first article approval, the contracting officer shall use a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, with its Alternate II. | + | *(3) If it is necessary to authorize the contractor to purchase material or to commence production before first article approval, the contracting officer shall use a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, with its Alternate II. |
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|FARClauseOverview='''(a)''' The Contractor shall test _____ unit(s) of Lot/Item _____as specified in this contract. At least _____ calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests. | |FARClauseOverview='''(a)''' The Contractor shall test _____ unit(s) of Lot/Item _____as specified in this contract. At least _____ calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests. | ||
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As prescribed in 9.308-1(a)(3) and (b)(3), substitute the following paragraph (g) for paragraph (g) of the basic clause: | As prescribed in 9.308-1(a)(3) and (b)(3), substitute the following paragraph (g) for paragraph (g) of the basic clause: | ||
− | (g) Before first article approval, the Contracting Officer may, by written authorization, authorize the Contractor to acquire specific materials or components or to commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedules. Until first article approval is granted, only costs for the first article and costs incurred under this authorization are allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. If first article tests reveal deviations from contract requirements, the Contractor shall, at the location designated by the Government, make the required changes or replace all items produced under this contract at no change in the contract price. | + | (g) Before first article approval, the Contracting Officer may, by written authorization, authorize the Contractor to acquire specific materials or components or to commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedules. Until first article approval is granted, only costs for the first article and costs incurred under this authorization are allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. If first article tests reveal deviations from contract requirements, the Contractor shall, at the location designated by the Government, make the required changes or replace all items produced under this contract at no change in the contract price. |
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|ImportantNotesRequirements=[[Category:FAR 52 - Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses]] | |ImportantNotesRequirements=[[Category:FAR 52 - Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses]] | ||
|IncorporatedbyReference=Yes | |IncorporatedbyReference=Yes |
Revision as of 09:15, 6 July 2014
Prescribed in 9.308-1(a)(1) and (b)(1) | ||
Effective Date: | 1 September 1989 | |
Clause or Provision: | Clause | |
Provision or Clause Number: | 52.209-3 - First Article Approval–Contractor Testing | |
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract: | ||
Required: | ||
Applicable: | Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Indefinite Delivery; | |
Optional: | Time and Materials/Labor Hour; Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements; Facilities; Utility Services; | |
Subject: | ||
ProcurementType: | ||
Contract Threshold: | ||
Prescription Overview: |
(a)
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Clause Overview: |
(a) The Contractor shall test _____ unit(s) of Lot/Item _____as specified in this contract. At least _____ calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests.
AlternatesAlternate I (Jan 1997)As prescribed in 9.308-1(a)(2) and (b)(2), add the following paragraph (i) to the basic clause: (i) The Contractor shall produce both the first article and the production quantity at the same facility. Alternate II (Sept 1989)As prescribed in 9.308-1(a)(3) and (b)(3), substitute the following paragraph (g) for paragraph (g) of the basic clause: (g) Before first article approval, the Contracting Officer may, by written authorization, authorize the Contractor to acquire specific materials or components or to commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedules. Until first article approval is granted, only costs for the first article and costs incurred under this authorization are allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. If first article tests reveal deviations from contract requirements, the Contractor shall, at the location designated by the Government, make the required changes or replace all items produced under this contract at no change in the contract price. | |
Important Notes/Requirements: | ||
Subcontract Threshold: | ||
Incorporated by Reference: | Yes | |
Uniform Contract Format: | I | |
Editor: | Marshall |
Personal notes.