§ 46.202-1 - Contracts for commercial products and commercial services.

46.202-1 Contracts for commercial items.

Cross Reference

Link to an amendment published at 86 FR 61031, Nov. 4, 2021.

products and commercial services.

When acquiring commercial items products (see part 12), the Government shall rely on contractors' existing quality assurance systems as a substitute for Government inspection and testing before tender for acceptance unless customary market practices for the commercial item product being acquired include in-process inspection. Any in-process inspection by the Government shall be conducted in a manner consistent with commercial practice.

[60 FR 48249, Sept. 18, 1995

The Government shall rely on the contractor to accomplish all inspection and testing needed to ensure that commercial services acquired conform to contract requirements before they are tendered to the Government.

[86 FR 61031, Nov. 4, 2021]