FAR Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clause

Part 52.1 – Instruction for using Provisions and Clauses Part 52.2 – Text of Provisions and Clauses Part 52.3 – Provision and Clauses Matrix

Clauses and Provisions All Clauses/ provisions start with 52.2 Supplemented with FAR Section Number Suffix is a “-” and a sequential clause number.

What’s a Prescription? Far clauses are required (prescribed) by law or regulation The FAR section that controls the use of or requirement for a clause or provision is the “prescription” for it The prescription for a clause that is Optional or “as required” shall be reviewed by the C.O. to determine if it should be included in the contract

Deviations Approved deviations to clauses may be used in lieu of the FAR clause Deviations will be titled as: –52.2xx-x Title Date (Deviation) Deviations shall be in full text and include prescription for their use.

FAR Matrix

Interpreting the Matrix Clause Number Prescribing Section (P)rovision or (C)lause Include by Reference Y/N –If Y may IBR or at CO Option include in full text. Uniform Contract Format Section Contract Types (F)ixed Price, (C)ost, T&M, Commercial, etc. –Required –As Applicable

Modifying Clauses/Provisions Many Provisions are “fill-in-the- blanks” to be completed by the offeror. Modification not authorized unless specifically addressed in FAR Alternate Clauses must be specified (e.g. Alternate 1)

Provisions / Clauses Automatically Included used to list provisions included by reference Used to identify clauses included by reference Etc. Clauses incorporated by reference have the same weight as if they were included in full text. If a clause/provision differs from that in the FAR (e.g., a supplemental requirement) it shall be identified as a deviation.

Uniform Contract Format Part I—The Schedule – A - Solicitation/Contract Form – B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs – C - Specification/SOW/SOO/ORD – D - Packaging & Marking – E - Inspection & Acceptance – F - Deliveries or Performance – G - Contract Administration Data – H - Special Contract Requirements

Uniform Contract Format Part II—Clauses – I - Contract Clauses Part III—List of Documents, Exhibits, & Other Attachments – J - List of Attachments Part IV—Representations & Instructions 1 – K - Representations, Certifications, & Other Statements – L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters – M - Evaluation Factors for Award 1. Part IV is removed from the Solicitation to form the Contract.