TB 5-4210-220-24
SECTION II
RESPONSIBILITIES
2-1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. The contractor shall promptly repair or replace such parts as are necessary to achieve the specified performance
requirements and the contractor shall bear the cost.
b. If the contractor fails to repair or replace such parts promptly, as determined by the contracting officer, the
contractor shall pay costs incurred by the Government in procuring such parts from another source and in accomplishing
the repair. Refer to paragraph 1-3 for warranty coverage.
c. On fire trucks used within the 50 states of the United States and the District of Columbia, the guarantee shall
include the furnishing, without cost to the Government, Freight on Board to the original destination, of new items to
replace any that prove to be defective within the warranty period. The cost of the labor involved in the replacement of
the defective items at the contractor's plant, branch or dealer, facility shall be borne by the contractor. The contractor
shall furnish during the first 90 days of the warranty period, a technical service representative to supervise and assist in
replacing and adjustment of the failed items effected in any unresolved type warranty action. After 90 days the
Government shall reimburse the contractor for travel and per diem expenses to and from the activity when a technical
service representative is required for resolution of problems during the warranty period and thereafter. Response by the
contractor shall be immediately after Government notification of this desired service.
d. On fire trucks used outside the 50 states of the United States and outside the District of Columbia, the guarantee
shall include the furnishing of new items to replace defective ones. Return of defective items to the contractor shall be at
the option and at the expense of the contractor. The replacement item(s) shall be delivered by the contractor to the Port
of Embarkation in the United States designated by the Government.
e. The contractor shall not be required to bear the cost of the labor involved in correcting defects in fire trucks used
outside the 50 states and outside the District of Columbia provided the contractor does not have established business
facilities servicing the geographic area of concern. Replacement item(s) directed outside the 50 states and outside the
District of Columbia shall be accompanied by detailed installation instructions.
2-2. TRANSPORTATION.
a. On Items used within the 50 states of the United States and the District of Columbia, the guarantee shall include
the furnishing, without cost to the Government, Freight on Board (FOB) to the original destination, of new items to
replace any that prove defective within the warranty period.
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