# 46.202-1 Contracts for commercial items.

When acquiring commercial items (see part 12 ), the Government shall rely on contractors’ existing quality assurance systems as a substitute for Government inspection and testing before tender for acceptance unless customary market practices for the commercial item being acquired include in-process inspection. Any in-process inspection by the Government shall be conducted in a manner consistent with commercial practice.

    [60 FR 48249, Sept. 18, 1995]