Case Study of the Application of the Weapon System Warranty on the C-130 Program.
Abstract
This study examined what government imposed changes and/or modifications to the C-130 during the past five year period would have voided a weapon system warranty, had one been in effect (in accordance with current public laws) from the contractor's viewpoint. Specifically, it analyzed: (1) what criteria should be used to determine if a proposed change and/or modification has the potential to void the system level warranty, (2) whether performance guarantees would have been workable for the C-130, or would hostile and other actions have voided such a warranty, and (3) how the present weapon system warranty clauses should be designed to preclude contractor avoidance and still protect the government's interest. Literature review addressed the Federal Acquisition Regulation, which covered warranties in general terms prior to the requirement of a weapon system warranty; the Weapon Systems warranty Act (Public Law 98-212); and the Weapon Systems Warranty Act modifications (Public Law 98-525).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA174187
Entities
People
- Jiley E. Mcnease
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology