§ 446.704 - Authority for use of warranties.

(a) The requisitioning unit is responsible for preparing a written recommendation to identify those acquisitions deemed appropriate for application of warranty provisions. The recommendation shall address the criteria set forth at FAR 46.703 to document the basis on which a warranty is considered appropriate. The recommendation shall also identify the specific parts, subassemblies, assemblies, systems, or contract line items to which a warranty should apply.

(b) Before soliciting the requirement, the contracting officer shall make a written determination, subject to approval at a level above the contracting officer, whether to include a warranty contract clause.