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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
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Chapter 18 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
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SubChapter G - Contract Management |
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Part 1846 - Quality Assurance |
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Subpart 1846.7 - Warranties |
§ 1846.704 - Authority for use of warranties. (NASA paragraphs (1), (2) and (3))
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(1) A warranty clause may be used when it is found to be in the best interests of the Government, after an analysis of the factors listed in 1846.703-70 and FAR 46.703.
(2) Except for the warranty of commercial items (see FAR 12.404 and 46.709), and warranties contained in Federal, military, or construction specifications, the decision to use a warranty clause or to include a warranty provision in a specification other than a Federal, military, or construction specification shall be made only upon the written authorization of the procurement officer or a designee. This decision may be made either for individual acquisitions or classes of acquisitions.
(3) Warranties required by applicable architect-engineer specifications shall be included in construction contracts.