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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 246.408-71 · FAR 46.408-71
The corresponding FAR Part 46 and DFARS Part 246 have been overhauled under the RFO. PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment. View FAR Part 46

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(c) The CAO shall ensure that—

(i) A detailed consultation with the FAA Military Certification Office (MCO) (contact the MCO here: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/air/directorates_field/small_airplanes/mco) is documented regarding the scope of the acquisition or modification project;

(ii) Supporting contractual documents (meeting minutes, an email record of consultations, memoranda, etc.) demonstrate that the scope of work is feasible and compatible with FAA regulations and policy;

(iii) The period of performance and contract deliverable dates are consistent with FAA capabilities; and

(iv) Contract provisions requiring FAA approval or processes are coordinated with the MCO prior to a solicitation.

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detected 2026-04-17 [PGI] PGI_MODIFIED PGI 246.408-71 updated: 5 lines added, 3 lines removed
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-(a) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certain responsibilities and prerogatives in connection with some commercial aircraft and of aircraft equipment and accessories (Pub. L. 85-726 (72 Stat 776, 49 U.S.C. 1423)). This includes the issuance of various certificates applicable to design, manufacture, and airworthiness.
-(b) FAA evaluations are not a substitute for normal DoD evaluations of the contractor's quality assurance measures. Actual records of FAA evaluations may be of use to the contract administration office (CAO) and should be used to their maximum advantage.
-(c) The CAO shall ensure that the contractor possesses any required FAA certificates prior to acceptance.+(c) The CAO shall ensure that--
+(i) A detailed consultation with the FAA Military Certification Office (MCO) (contact the MCO here: http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/air/directorates_field/small_airplanes/mco) is documented regarding the scope of the acquisition or modification project;
+(ii) Supporting contractual documents (meeting minutes, an email record of consultations, memoranda, etc.) demonstrate that the scope of work is feasible and compatible with FAA regulations and policy;
+(iii) The period of performance and contract deliverable dates are consistent with FAA capabilities; and
+(iv) Contract provisions requiring FAA approval or processes are coordinated with the MCO prior to a solicitation.
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