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252.216-7008Economic price adjustment—wage rates or material prices controlled by a foreign government—representation.

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

DFARS 252.216-7008 — Economic price adjustment—wage rates or material prices controlled by a foreign government—representation.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

Official Regulation Text

252.216-7008 Economic price adjustment—wage rates or material prices controlled by a foreign government—representation. As prescribed in 216.203-4-70(c)(2), use the following provision: Economic Price Adjustment—Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government—Representation (MAR 2012) (a) By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that the prices set forth in this offer— (1) Are based on the wage rate(s) or material price(s) established and controlled by the government of ________________ ( Offeror insert name of host country ), and (2) Do not include contingency allowances to pay for possible increases in wage rates or material prices. (End of provision) [77 FR 19131, Mar. 30, 2012]

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 252.216-7008 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.216-7008)

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.

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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.