Common use of Removal of Nonconforming Markings Clause in Contracts

Removal of Nonconforming Markings. A nonconforming marking is a marking placed on technical data or computer software delivered to the Government under this contract that is not in a format authorized by this contract. Correction of nonconforming markings is not subject to the Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data and Computer Software clause of this contract. To the extent practicable, the Government shall return technical data or computer software marked with nonconforming markings to the contractor and provide the contractor an opportunity to correct or strike the nonconforming marking at no cost to the Government. If the contractor fails to correct the nonconforming marking and return the corrected technical data or computer software within 60 days following the contractor’s receipt of the data, the Contracting Officer may ignore, or at the contractor’s expense, remove, correct, or strike any nonconforming marking.