TB 9-6150-226-23
2.
Explanations of Terms
t.
Validation. The process by
(Continued):
which the contractor shall
test/measure the WTB to assure its
m.
accuracy as it pertains to the
Repair. To restore an item
warranty items.
to serviceable condition without
affecting the warranty.
u.
Verification. The process of
determining the accuracy and adequacy
Reparable. An item that
n.
of the WTB provided by the
may be reconditioned or economically
contractor. This process is
repaired for reuse when it becomes
unserviceable.
performed by the government/user.
o.
v.
Secondary Damage. The
WARCO. Warranty Control
damage suffered by an item because of
Offices established at the
a failure of another item within the
intermediate General Support/Director
same configuration.
of Industrial Operations level or
equivalent who serve as the
Serviceable. The condition
intermediary between the troops
p.
of an item which may be new or used,
owning the equipment and the
and that meets all the requirements
manufacturer. All warranty claim
and performs the functions for which
actions are to be processed through
it was originally intended.
the TROSCOM WARCO. Local procedures
may require processing through the
local WARCO.
Subcontractor. Any
q.
supplier, distributor, vendor, or
w.
Warranty. A promise or
firm that furnishes supplies or
statement of fact from a seller to a
service to or for a prime contractor
purchaser on the nature, usefulness,
or another subcontractor.
or condition of the supplies or
r.
Tailoring. The process of
performance of services to be
furnished. The main purposes of a
evaluating individual potential
warranty in a government contract are
requirements to determine their
pertinence and cost effectiveness for
to outline the rights and obligations
of the contractor and the government
a specific system or equipment
acquisition, and modifying these
for defective items and services. It
requirements to ensure that each
also serves to foster quality
contributes to the optimal balance
performance by the contractor but is
and cost. The tailoring of data
not a substitute for an adequate
requirements shall consist of
quality assurance program.
determining the essentiality of
Warranty Claim. Action
potential contract data requirement
x.
list (CDRL) items and shall be
started by the equipment user for
authorized warranty repair,
limited to the exclusion of
replacement, or reimbursement made
information requirement provisions.
from the manufacturer.
s.
Turnaround Time. The
amount of time that's permitted for
Warranty Period. Time during
y.
which the warranty is in effect,
an item to be replace/repaired by the
contractor maintenance repair
which is a 24-month period from time
facility and returned to the user.
of acceptance by the government.
The time is measured from the time
z. Warranty Start Date. The
the contractor/repair facility
receives the request.
date the warranty is put into effect.
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