252.216-7007 — Economic price adjustment—basic steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, or copper mill products-representation.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.216-7007 — Economic price adjustment—basic steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, or copper mill products-representation.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.216-7007 Economic price adjustment—basic steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, or copper mill products-representation. As prescribed in 216.203-4-70(a)(2), use the following provision: Economic Price Adjustment—Basic Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, or Copper Mill Products—Representation (MAR 2012) (a) Definitions. The terms “established price” and “unit price,” as used in this provision, have the meaning given in the clause 252.216-7000, Economic Price Adjustment—Basic Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, or Copper Mill Products. (b) By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that the unit price stated in this offer for ________________ ( Identify the item ) is not in excess of the offeror's established price in effect on the date set for opening of bids (or the contract date if this is to be a negotiated contract) for like quantities of the same item. This price is the net price after applying any applicable standard trade discounts offered by the offeror from its catalog, list, or schedule price. (End of provision) [77 FR 19131, Mar. 30, 2012]
Compliance Checklist
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 252.216-7007 (Economic price adjustment—basic steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, or copper mill products-representation.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.216-7007 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.