TB 5-6115-636-23
SECTION II
RESPONSIBILITIES
2-1.
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. The contractor is responsible for furnishing new items to replace any that prove to be
nonconforming and/or defective within the warranty period. All defective or nonconforming parts shall
be sent to Stewart & Stevenson to be evaluated by Stewart & Stevenson for fail wear and tear.
b. If the contractor fails to replace any items that prove to be nonconforming and/or defective
within 30 days after proper notification, the contractor shall pay cost incurred by the Government in
procuring such parts from another source.
2-2.
TRANSPORTATION.
a. In all situations when repair or replacement requires transportation of the nonconforming or
defective item(s), shipping costs from line item delivery point to contractor's plant and return shall be at
the expense of the contractor.
b. On items used within the continental 48 states of the United States and the District of
Columbia, the guarantee shall include the furnishing of new items to replace any that prove to be
nonconforming and/or defective within the warranty period. Such items shall be furnished without cost to
the Government, F.O.B. manufacturer's nearest dealer or branch, or to the original line item destination,
whichever is more advantageous to the Government.
c. On items used outside the continental 48 states of the United States and outside the District of
Columbia, the guarantee shall include the furnishing of new items to replace any that prove to be
nonconforming and/or defective within the warranty period Such items shall be delivered via air by the
contractor to the destination point designated by the Government. The contractor shall be responsible for
transportation costs not to exceed the greater of F.O.B. manufacturer's nearest dealer or branch, or the
original line item destination, whichever is more advantageous to the Government. Return of defective
items to the contractor shall be at the option and at the expense of the contractor.
2-3. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. User activity shall notify local Warranty Control
Officer (WARCO) if defective parts are discovered. User activity shall perform all necessary field labor,
including installation of requisitioned parts to restore item to mission capable. Defective parts will be
tagged using DA Form 2402. Defective parts will be retained by the user activity until notified by
TROSCOM of disposition actions.
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