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4.2.2.2 Completed first vehicle inspection. The first production vehicle of each model on
each contract shall be road tested and completely inspected by the contractor for conformance to
the requirements of contract and specifications. The applicable road test shall be in accordance
with paragraph 4.5.1.1. Upon completion, the contractor shall submit the vehicle (and make
available all inspection records and certifications) to the responsible Government inspection
element at contractor's plant for preliminary inspection.
4.2.2.2.1 Preliminary inspection. The vehicle shall receive a preliminary inspection by the
responsible Government inspection element. The preliminary inspection shall be complete except
for road test requirements of paragraph 4.5.1.1 which will be conducted jointly during provisional
inspection to be accomplished by representatives of TACOM Product Assurance Directorate as
specified in paragraph 4.2.2.2.2.
4.2.2.2.2 Provisional inspection. The first complete production vehicle shall be subject to
provisional inspection at the contractor's plant by representatives of TACOM Product Assurance
Directorate and shall further provide any other inspection assistance as may be required. At the
time of this inspection, the contractor shall make available his inspection plan, inspection records
and certifications pertinent to the vehicle and components.
4.2.2.2.3 Corrections. Corrections found necessary as a result of above inspections shall be
made by the contractor.
4.2.2.2.4 Vehicle disposition. After completion of inspection, the first production vehicle of
a specific model shall remain at the manufacturing facility, as a production sample, and be the last
vehicle shipped on the contract. The vehicle may be released at the discretion of the contracting
officer. The contractor shall service and maintain the vehicle during this period in accordance
with applicable documents for care and preservation while in storage.
4.2.2.3 Final approval and acceptance. Final approval and acceptance by the Government of
the first vehicle of a specific model shall be withheld until the 4000 mile test of the second vehicle
produced has been completed and a final determination has been made regarding conformity of
the vehicle to contractual requirements, including, but not limited to workmanship and materials.
4.2.3 Initial production test. After completion of preliminary inspection of the first vehicle, a
second vehicle selected from first month's production shall be subjected to examination and tests
specified herein, and the 4000 mile test specified in table III. These tests shall be performed by
the Government at a site approved by the Government, and will require a maximum of 90 days
with a target completion date of 60 days. Under separate contractual authority, the contractor
will expeditiously furnish repair parts, as required to adequately support the above test. Delays
caused by vehicle breakdown and failure of the contractor to adequately support the vehicle with
parts during the tests shall not be the responsibility of the Government.
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