Subpart 546.7 - Warranties
546.704 Authority for use of warranties.
FAR clause 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction, is approved by the agency for use in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price construction contract is contemplated.
546.705 Limitations.
The contracting director must approve the use of warranties in cost reimbursement contracts, except those in FAR clauses 52.246-3 and 52.246-8.
546.708 Warranties of data.
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(a) The contracting officer shall use warranties of data only when both of the following conditions are applicable:
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(1) Use of a warranty is in the Government’s interest and is documented; and
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(2) The contracting director concurs with the decision.
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(b) The contracting officer shall consult with the technical or specification manager responsible for developing any warranties of data.
546.710 Contract clause.
The Contracting officer shall insert the clause at 552.246-77, Additional Contract Warranty Provisions for Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature, when using the clause at 52.246-17 in solicitations and contracts.