# Subpart 546.7 - Warranties

## 546.704 Authority for use of warranties.

FAR clause 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction, is approved by the agency for use in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price construction contract is contemplated.

## 546.705 Limitations.

The contracting director must approve the use of warranties in cost reimbursement contracts, except those in FAR clauses 52.246-3 and 52.246-8.

## 546.708 Warranties of data.

1. (a) The contracting officer shall use warranties of data only when both of the following conditions are applicable:

   1. (1) Use of a warranty is in the Government’s interest and is documented; and

   2. (2) The contracting director concurs with the decision.

2. (b) The contracting officer shall consult with the technical or specification manager responsible for developing any warranties of data.

## 546.710 Contract clause.

The Contracting officer shall insert the clause at 552.246-77, Additional Contract Warranty Provisions for Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature, when using the clause at 52.246-17 in solicitations and contracts.