48 CFR § 1946.704 - 1946.704 Authority for use of warranties.

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title: "48 CFR § 1946.704 - 1946.704   Authority for use of warranties."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "1946.704"
section_name: "1946.704   Authority for use of warranties."
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chapter_name: "BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS"
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part_number: "1946"
part_name: "QUALITY ASSURANCE"
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authority: "40 U.S.C. 486(c)."
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# 1946.704 1946.704   Authority for use of warranties.

(a) The procurement request initiator is responsible for preparing a written recommendation for those purchases deemed to be appropriate for application of warranty provisions. The recommendation shall state why a warranty is appropriate by specifically addressing the criteria set forth in FAR 46.703. The recommendation shall also identify the specific parts, subassemblies, assemblies, systems, or contract line items to which a warranty should apply.

(b) Prior to solicitation of the requirement, the contracting officer shall make a written determination when a warranty provision is to be included.