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252.222-7004Compliance with Spanish social security laws and regulations.

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What This Clause Requires

DFARS 252.222-7004 — Compliance with Spanish social security laws and regulations.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

Official Regulation Text

252.222-7004 Compliance with Spanish social security laws and regulations. As prescribed in 222.7201(c), use the following clause: Compliance with Spanish Social Security Laws and Regulations (JUN 1997) (a) The Contractor shall comply with all Spanish Government social security laws and regulations. Within 30 calendar days after the start of contract performance, the Contractor shall ensure that copies of the documents identified in paragraph (a)(1) through (a)(5) of this clause are available at all reasonable times for inspection by the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative. The Contractor shall retain the records in accordance with the Audit and Records clause of this contract. (1) TC1—Certificate of Social Security Payments; (2) TC2—List of Employees; (3) TC2/1—Certificate of Social Security Payments for Trainees; (4) Nominal (pay statements) signed by both the employee and the Contractor; and (5) Informa de Situacion de Empressa (Report of the Condition of the Enterprise) from the Ministerio de Trabajo y S.S., Tesoreria General de la Seguridad Social (annotated with the pertinent contract number(s) next to the employee's name). (b) All TC1's, TC2's, and TC2/1's shall contain a representation that they have been paid by either the Social Security Administration office or the Contractor's bank or savings institution. Failure by the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this clause may result in termination of the contract under the clause of the contract entitled “Default.” (End of clause) [62 FR 34129, June 24, 1997]

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 252.222-7004 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.222-7004)

Compliance Checklist

  • As prescribed in 222.7201(c), use the following clause: Compliance with Spanish Social Security Laws and Regulations (JUN 1997) (a) The Contractor shall comply with all Spanish Government social security laws and regulations.
  • Within 30 calendar days after the start of contract performance, the Contractor shall ensure that copies of the documents identified in paragraph (a)(1) through (a)(5) of this clause are available at all reasonable times for inspection by the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative.
  • The Contractor shall retain the records in accordance with the Audit and Records clause of this contract.
  • (b) All TC1's, TC2's, and TC2/1's shall contain a representation that they have been paid by either the Social Security Administration office or the Contractor's bank or savings institution.

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.