4. In a solicitation for the production of survival rafts, the navy provided detailed design specifications for the process by which the contractor was to bond the rubber seams. During testing, the seams separated at lower pressure levels than the contract specified. The navy is considering terminating the contract for default. What is the most likely outcome if the contractor challenges this action?
a. The contractor will prevail because the navy expressly warranted that the raft would meet all performance specifications.
b. The navy will prevail because the contractor bears the ultimate responsibility for any item it delivers.
c. The contractor will prevail if it can show that it followed the navy's manufacturing process precisely.
d. The navy will prevail because the contractor was an experienced manufacturer.
The correct option is c. The contractor will prevail if it can show that it followed the navy's manufacturing process precisely.
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4. In a solicitation for the production of survival rafts, the navy provided detailed design specifications...