252.217-7011 — Access to vessel.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.217-7011 — Access to vessel.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.217-7011 Access to vessel. As prescribed at 217.7104(a), use the following clause: Access to Vessel (DEC 1991) (a) Upon the request of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall grant admission to the Contractor's facilities and access to vessel, on a non-interference basis, as necessary to perform their respective responsibilities, to a reasonable number of: (1) Government and other Government contractor employees (in addition to those Government employees attached to the vessel); and (2) Representatives of offerors on other contemplated Government work. (b) All personnel granted access shall comply with Contractor rules governing personnel at its shipyard. (End of clause)
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed at 217.7104(a), use the following clause: Access to Vessel (DEC 1991) (a) Upon the request of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall grant admission to the Contractor's facilities and access to vessel, on a non-interference basis, as necessary to perform their respective responsibilities, to a reasonable number of: (1) Government and other Government contractor employees (in addition to those Government employees attached to the vessel); and (2) Representatives of offerors on other contemplated Government work.
- (b) All personnel granted access shall comply with Contractor rules governing personnel at its shipyard.
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 252.217-7011 (Access to vessel.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.217-7011 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.