252.215-7006 — Use of Employees or Individual Subcontractors Who Are Members of the Selected Reserve.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.215-7006 — Use of Employees or Individual Subcontractors Who Are Members of the Selected Reserve.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.215-7006 Use of Employees or Individual Subcontractors Who Are Members of the Selected Reserve. As prescribed in 215.370-3, use the following clause: Use of Employees or Individual Subcontractors Who Are Members of the Selected Reserve (MAR 2022) (a) Definition. As used in this clause— Selected Reserve has the meaning given that term in 10 U.S.C. 10143. Selected Reserve members normally attend regular drills throughout the year and are the group of Reserves most readily available to the President. (b) If the Contractor stated in its offer that it intends to use members of the Selected Reserve in the performance of this contract— (1) The Contractor shall use employees, or individual subcontractors, who are members of the Selected Reserve in the performance of the contract to the fullest extent consistent with efficient contract performance; and (2) The Government has the right to terminate the contract for default if the Contractor willfully or intentionally fails to use members of the Selected Reserve, as employees or individual subcontractors, in the performance of the contract. (End of clause) [73 FR 62212, Oct. 20, 2008, as amended at 87 FR 15814, Mar. 18, 2022]
Compliance Checklist
- (b) If the Contractor stated in its offer that it intends to use members of the Selected Reserve in the performance of this contract— (1) The Contractor shall use employees, or individual subcontractors, who are members of the Selected Reserve in the performance of the contract to the fullest extent consistent with efficient contract performance; and (2) The Government has the right to terminate the contract for default if the Contractor willfully or intentionally fails to use members of the Selected Reserve, as employees or individual subcontractors, in the performance of the contract.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.215-7006 (Use of Employees or Individual Subcontractors Who Are Members of the Selected Reserve.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.215-7006 is typically required in DoD contracts when the contracting officer determines it's applicable. Check Section I of your solicitation.
Flow-down requirements vary. Review the specific clause text for subcontractor applicability provisions.
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.