As prescribed in DLAD 11.401-91, insert the following clause:
Obsolete Components/Materials (Jul 2005) - DLAD
The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately upon determining the unavailability of obsolete materials or components. The Contractor may recommend a solution including details regarding the impact on the contract price and delivery. If the Contracting Officer accepts the recommended solution, a modification shall be executed between the Government and the Contractor equitably adjusting the contract price and revising the delivery. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor initiate any redesign effort or incur any additional costs without the express, written authorization of the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contracting Officer does not accept the recommended solution or authorize a redesign effort by the Contractor, the contract or the affected CLIN, as applicable, may be terminated for convenience in accordance with FAR Part 49 procedures or FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, for commercial awards.
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