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SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1-GENERAL

1.1 RELATED SECTIONS

A.

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1.2

GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE

A. Acceptance of Submittals only constitutes that Work may continue. Work remains subject to final acceptance during Close-Out.

B. In the event the submittal is not accepted, Work may be stopped by the CO until corrective action is taken and approved at no additional cost to the VA. This will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility to meet the Project schedule as accepted.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEEDURES

A.

Submit for approval items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements.

B.

Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement and required testing. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

C.

Resubmit Submittals that have been disapproved until acceptance without consequence to approved schedule.

D.

After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be considered for approval unless:

1.

Evidence is presented that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item.

2.

Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is being submitted.

3.

Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

E.

Submittals will be considered only when accompanied by Transmittal Letter. Transmittal Letter shall include:

1.

Name of Contractor.

2.

Contract number.

3.

Applicable specification paragraph numbers, drawing numbers.

4.

Manufacturer and brand.

5.

ASTM or Federal Specification Number (if any).

6.

Catalogs marked to indicate specific items.

7.

Required lab results and certifications.

6.

Such additional information as may be required by specifications.

9.

Signature from Contractor assuring Contract compliance.

F.

The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals if further needed to determine compliance.

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