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48 CFR §9.302

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First article testing and approval (hereafter referred to as testing and approval) ensures that the contractor can furnish a product that conforms to all contract requirements for acceptance. Before requiring testing and approval, the contracting officer shall consider the—
  1. (a)Impact on cost or time of delivery;
  2. (b)Risk to the Government of foregoing such test; and
  3. (c)Availability of other, less costly, methods of ensuring the desired quality.