9.303  Use.

Testing and approval may be appropriate when-

(a)  The contractor has not previously furnished the product to the Government;

(b)  The contractor previously furnished the product to the Government, but-

(1)  There have been subsequent changes in processes or specifications;

(2)  Production has been discontinued for an extended period of time; or

(3)  The product acquired under a previous contract developed a problem during its life;

(c)  The product is described by a performance specification; or

(d)  It is essential to have an approved first article to serve as a manufacturing standard.