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i)
Design and Manufacturing Requirements. Structural and engineering plans and
manufacturing particulars, including precise measurements, tolerances, materials, and
finished product tests for the weapon system being produced. These include the
interchangeability of subassemblies on a form, fit, and function basis for all identical
contractor type designated end items.
j)
Failure Item. Failure is defined as any deficiency condition, or defect in a supply that
results in SDC performance outside the acceptable technical limits specified in the
systems requirements document. Failures are further defined as any tripped fault
indicators, any BIT failure indication, a false BIT indication, a malfunction and/or a
reduction in the performance of the supplies below contract requirements. All systems
returned to the contractor's facility for repair shall be considered a valid failure until
proven otherwise to the Government's satisfaction/approval at the failure review board.
k) Full-Rate Production. Those quantities delivered after satisfactory completion of the
First Article Test and Initial Low Rate Production.
l)
Prime Contractor. A party that enters into an agreement directly with the United
States to furnish part or all of a weapon system.
m) Repair. To restore an item to serviceable condition without affecting the warranty.
n) RTOK. Return-Test OK, No fault Found
o) Supplies. End items and components thereof.
p) Verification. The process of determining the accuracy and adequacy of the Warranty
TB developed by the government. This process is performed by the Government/user.
q) WARCO. Warranty Control Office that serves as the intermediary between the units
owning the equipment and the local dealer, contractor, or manufacturer. All warranty
claim actions will be processed through the WARCO.
r) Warranty. A promise or statement of fact from a seller to a purchaser on the nature,
usefulness, or condition of the supplies or performance of services to be furnished. The
main purpose of a warranty in a Government contract is to outline the rights and
obligations of the contractor and the Government for defective items and services.
s) Warranty Claim. The action started by the equipment user to request, from the
contractor, repair or replacement of a failed item.
t)
Warranty Period. The duration of time over which the warranty is in effect. This
duration of time is normally measured as the maximum number of years, months, days,
miles, or hours that an item is used.
u) Warranty Start Date. The date the warranty is put into effect.
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