§ 9.303 - Use.  


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  • 9.303 Use.

    Testing and approval may be appropriate when -

    (a) The contractor has not previously furnished the product to the Government;

    (b) The contractor previously furnished the product to the Government, but -

    (1) There have been subsequent changes in processes or specifications;

    (2) Production has been discontinued for an extended period of time; or

    (3) The product acquired under a previous contract developed a problem during its life.

    (c) The product is described by a performance specification; or

    (d) It is essential to have an approved first article to serve as a manufacturing standard.