Common use of Selection by Contractor Clause in Contracts

Selection by Contractor. Where the contract permits the Contractor to select products, materials or equipment to be incorporated in the work, or where specific approval is otherwise required by the contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer, for approval, the names of the manufacturer, model number, and source of procurement of each such product, material or equipment, together with other pertinent information concerning the nature, appearance, dimensions, performance, capacity, and rating thereof, unless otherwise required by the Contracting Officer. Such information shall be provided in a sufficiently timely manner to permit evaluation by the Government against the requirements of the contract. When directed to do so, the Contractor shall submit samples for approval at the Contractor's expense, with all shipping charges prepaid. Installation or use of any products, materials or equipment without the required approval shall be at the risk of subsequent rejection.