As prescribed in 511.404(a)(1), insert the following clause:
Acceptable Age of Supplies (FEB 1996)
The supplies furnished under this contract shall not be more than __ months old, beginning with the first full month after the date of manufacture marked on the container. For the purpose of this clause, supplies shall be considered to be furnished (1) when they are offered to the Government for inspection and testing, or (2) on the date of shipment if shipment is authorized to be made without prior inspection by the Government. If the age of the supplies furnished under this contract is greater than the specified period, the Government may exercise its right to reject the supplies.
(End of clause)
Alternate I (FEB 1996). For items having a limited shelf-life, the sentence below should be substituted for the first sentence of the basic clause when authorized:
The supplies furnished under this contract shall not be more than __ days old, beginning with the date of manufacture (month, day, year) marked on the container.
[64 FR 37229, July 9, 1999, as amended at 74 FR 66255, Dec. 15, 2009]
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