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252.219-7011Notification to delay performance.

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

DFARS 252.219-7011 — Notification to delay performance.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

Official Regulation Text

252.219-7011 Notification to delay performance. As prescribed in 219.811-3 (3), use the following clause: Notification To Delay Performance (JUN 1998) The Contractor shall not begin performance under this purchase order until 2 working days have passed from the date of its receipt. Unless the Contractor receives notification from the Small Business Administration that it is ineligible for this 8(a) award, or otherwise receives instructions from the Contracting Officer, performance under this purchase order may begin on the third working day following receipt of the purchase order. If a determination of ineligibility is issued within the 2-day period, the purchase order shall be considered canceled. (End of clause) [63 FR 33588, June 19, 1998]

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 252.219-7011 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.219-7011)

Compliance Checklist

  • As prescribed in 219.811-3 (3), use the following clause: Notification To Delay Performance (JUN 1998) The Contractor shall not begin performance under this purchase order until 2 working days have passed from the date of its receipt.
  • If a determination of ineligibility is issued within the 2-day period, the purchase order shall be considered canceled.

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.