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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
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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 • Supplementedwith FAR Section Number • Suffix is a “-” and a sequential clause number.
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 • 52.252-1 used to list provisions included by reference • 52.252-2 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.