FAR Part 52

Question 1

52.2 43-1

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Part 52
Subpart 2
Section 43
SubSection -1

Question 2

FAR 52.1 Instructions for Using Provisions and Clauses

This part prescribes

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procedures for using, modifying, and completing
provisions and clauses in solicitations and contracts.

Question 3

FAR 52.1 Instructions for Using Provisions and Clauses

Deviations from the instructions for using provisions and clauses prescribed in this part may be authorized

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by agency regulations.

Question 4

FAR 52.1 Instructions for Using Provisions and Clauses

When an agency clause is used in accordance with subpart 1.4, the contracting officer must follow

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the format and requirements for the use of provisions and clauses as prescribed in this part.

Question 5

FAR 52.1 Instructions for Using Provisions and Clauses

This part does not apply to

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prescriptions of solicitation provisions and contract clauses located elsewhere in this regulation.

Question 6

FAR 52.1 Instructions for Using Provisions and Clauses

the contracting officer shall insert

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the provisions and clauses prescribed in this part in solicitations and contracts in full text unless this regulation authorizes incorporation by reference.

Question 7

1) Clause means

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a term or condition used in contracts or in both solicitations and contracts, and applying after contract award or both before and after award.

Question 8

Provision means

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a term or condition used only in solicitations and applying only before contract award.

Question 9

(1) FAR provisions and clauses. Provisions and clauses prescribed by this regulation (48 CFR chapter 1) are identified as follows:

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• (i) A provision or clause is identified by a number in the format 52.xxx-xx, where the first pair of digits is the part number and the second pair (after the decimal) is the sequence number.
• (ii) The sequence number shall use 01 for the first provision or clause in each part and be numbered consecutively.

Question 10

Agency provisions and clauses. Agency provisions and clauses are identified by the same number format as FAR provisions and clauses, except that

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the number is preceded by a hyphen and the agency’s abbreviation or symbol. For example, a provision or clause prescribed by the Department of the Treasury would be identified as “52.TREAS-xxx-xx.”

Question 11

(c) Prescriptions.

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Each provision or clause in the FAR shall be prescribed at the place in the FAR where the subject matter of the provision or clause is addressed.

For example, the provision prescribed by FAR 14.201-6(b)(2) is coded as 52.214-2, and the text of the provision follows FAR part 52.

Question 12

(d) Matrix.

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A matrix listing the FAR provisions and clauses in numerical order and cross-referenced to the appropriate FAR prescription is located in subpart 52.3.

This matrix is a reference tool and should not be used in lieu of the prescriptions in FAR subparts 52.2 and 52.3.

Question 13

Scope of part 52

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Instructions for using provisions and clauses in
solicitations and/or contracts.

Sets forth the solicitation provisions and contract clauses

Presents a matrix listing provisions and clauses

Question 14

Purpose

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Establish terms and conditions

Pre-Award: Solicitation
Provisions & Contract Clauses

Award: Contract
Clauses

Federal Contactors &Government

Question 15

Provisions and Clauses Matrix

Answer 15

52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price

Title: Changes-Fixed Price

Subsection (Sequential Number within 52.243) : -1

Section (Keyed to Subject Matter; Clause is Prescribed
in Part,43) : 43

Partand Subpart(Invariable) : 52.2

Question 16

Provision: term or condition used only

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in solicitations and applying only before contract award.

Removed prior to awarding the resultant contract.

Question 17

Clause: term or condition used in

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solicitations and contracts, and can apply before or after contract
award.

Resultant contract only includes required clauses.

Question 18

Generally incorporated by

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reference rather than by full text.

Contracting Officers are responsible for fully addressing any provision or clause
that requires the Government to insert fill-in material.

Question 19

FAR Smart Matrix

Interactive tool providing the following information

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Number and Title

Prescription location ni the FAR

Provision or clause identification

Incorporated by Reference or full-text

Where to incorporate into the Uniform Contract Format

Principle type and/or purpose of the contract

Used by Government and Federal Contractors Provides standard framework for negotiating,
administering, and terminating contracts.

Question 20

All FAR provision and clause numbers begin with “52.2,” since

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the text of all FAR provisions and clauses appear in subpart 52.2.

The next two digits of the provision or clause number correspond to the number of the FAR subject part in which the provision or clause is prescribed.

The FAR provision or clause number is then completed by a hyphen and a sequential number assigned within each section of subpart 52.2.

Question 21

Whenever any FAR provision or clause is used without deviation in a solicitation or contract, whether it is incorporated by reference or in full text, it must be identified by

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by number, title, and date. This identification shall also be used if the FAR provision or clause is used with an authorized deviation, except that the contracting officer must then insert
“(DEVIATION)” after the date.

Question 22

The FAR accommodates a major variation in a provision or clause by use of an alternate. The FAR prescribes alternates to a given provision or clause in the FAR where the provision or clause is prescribed.

The alternates to each provision or clause are titled

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“Alternate I,” “Alternate II,”
“Alternate III,” etc.

When an alternate is used, its date will be cited along with the date of the basic provision or clause; e.g., 52.209-3 First Article Approval-Contractor Testing (OCT 1983)-Alternate I (DEC
1983). When more than one alternate is used, they are cited sequentially (e.g., Alternate I (DEC
1983) and Alternate II (FEB 1984)).

Question 23

The matrix at 52.3 is an extremely useful tool that displays the provision or clause along with its prescription and the principal types of contracts which require its use.

The matrix contains a column for each principal type and/or purpose of contract (e.g., fixed-price supply, cost reimbursement research and development) and lists the

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Required solicitation provisions;

Required-when-applicable provisions;
solicitation

Optional solicitation provisions;

Required contract clauses;

Required-when-applicable clauses; and
contract

Optional contract clauses

Question 24

For each provision or clause listed, the matrix provides information on-

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Whether incorporation by reference is or is not authorized (see 52.102);

The section of the Uniform Contract
Format (UCF) (see 15.204) in which it is to be located, if it is used in an acquisition that is subject to the UCF;

Its number;

The citation of the FAR text that
prescribes its use; and

Its title.