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252.204-7006Billing Instructions—Cost Vouchers.

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

DFARS 252.204-7006 — Billing Instructions—Cost Vouchers.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

Official Regulation Text

252.204-7006 Billing Instructions—Cost Vouchers. As prescribed in 204.7109(b), use the following clause: Billing Instructions—Cost Vouchers (MAY 2023) When submitting a request for payment using a cost voucher, the Contractor shall— (a) Identify the contract line item(s) on the payment request that reasonably reflect contract work performance; and (b) Separately identify a payment amount for each contract line item included in the payment request. (End of clause) [70 FR 58983, Oct. 11, 2005, as amended at 85 FR 19692, Apr. 8, 2020; 88 FR 33833, May 25, 2023]

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 252.204-7006 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.204-7006)

Compliance Checklist

  • As prescribed in 204.7109(b), use the following clause: Billing Instructions—Cost Vouchers (MAY 2023) When submitting a request for payment using a cost voucher, the Contractor shall— (a) Identify the contract line item(s) on the payment request that reasonably reflect contract work performance; and (b) Separately identify a payment amount for each contract line item included in the payment request.

Flow-Down to Subcontractors

No flow-down required

This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.

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This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.