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Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System › Chapter 5: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION › Part 552: SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES › Subpart 552.2: Subpart 552.2—Text of Provisions and Clauses › § 552.211-73: Marking.

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As prescribed in 511.204(b)(1), insert the following clause:

Marking (FEB 1996)

(a)

General requirements.

Interior packages, if any, and exterior shipping containers shall be marked as specified elsewhere in the contract. Additional marking requirements may be specified on delivery orders issued under the contract. If not otherwise specified, interior packages and exterior shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with the following standards:

(1)

Deliveries to civilian activities.

Supplies shall be marked in accordance with Federal Standard 123, edition in effect on the date of issuance of the solicitation.

(2)

Deliveries to military activities.

Supplies shall be marked in accordance with Military Standard 129, edition in effect on the date of issuance of the solicitation.

(b)

Improperly marked material.

When Government inspection and acceptance are at destination, and delivered supplies are not marked in accordance with contract requirements, the Government has the right, without prior notice to the Contractor, to perform the required marking, by contract or otherwise, and charge the Contractor therefor at the rate specified elsewhere in this contract. This right is not exclusive, and is in addition to other rights or remedies provided for in this contract.

(End of clause)

[64 FR 37229, July 9, 1999, as amended at 74 FR 66255, Dec. 15, 2009]

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