FAR 52.209-3 - First Article Approval–Contractor Testing
Prescribed in 9.308-1(a)(1) and (b)(1) | |
Effective Date: | 1 September 1989 |
Clause or Provision: | Clause |
Provision or Clause Number: | 52.209-3 - First Article Approval–Contractor Testing |
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract: | |
Required: | |
Applicable: | Fixed Price, Supply; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Indefinite Delivery; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase) |
Optional: | Utility Services; Facilities; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Fixed Price, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service |
Subject: | First Article Approval |
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Prescription Overview: |
Prescription Overview(a) (1) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price contract is contemplated and it is intended that the contract require—
(2) If it is intended that the contractor be required to produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility, the contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate I. (3) If it is necessary to authorize the contractor to purchase material or to commence production before first article approval, the contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate II.
(2) If it is intended that the contractor be required to produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility, the contracting officer shall use a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, with its Alternate I. (3) If it is necessary to authorize the contractor to purchase material or to commence production before first article approval, the contracting officer shall use a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval—Contractor Testing, with its Alternate II. |
Clause Overview: |
Clause Overview(a) The Contractor shall test _____ unit(s) of Lot/Item _____as specified in this contract. At least _____ calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests.
AlternatesAlternate I (Jan 1997)As prescribed in 9.308-1(a)(2) and (b)(2), add the following paragraph (i) to the basic clause: (i) The Contractor shall produce both the first article and the production quantity at the same facility. Alternate II (Sept 1989)As prescribed in 9.308-1(a)(3) and (b)(3), substitute the following paragraph (g) for paragraph (g) of the basic clause: (g) Before first article approval, the Contracting Officer may, by written authorization, authorize the Contractor to acquire specific materials or components or to commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedules. Until first article approval is granted, only costs for the first article and costs incurred under this authorization are allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government. If first article tests reveal deviations from contract requirements, the Contractor shall, at the location designated by the Government, make the required changes or replace all items produced under this contract at no change in the contract price. |
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Incorporated by Reference: | Yes |
Uniform Contract Format: | I |
Editor: | Marshall |
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