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252.225-7042Authorization to perform.

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What This Clause Requires

DFARS 252.225-7042 — Authorization to perform.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

Official Regulation Text

252.225-7042 Authorization to perform. As prescribed in 225.1103(3), use the following provision: Authorization to Perform (APR 2003) The offeror represents that it has been duly authorized to operate and to do business in the country or countries in which the contract is to be performed. (End of provision) [68 FR 15641, Mar. 31, 2003, as amended at 71 FR 39006, July 11, 2006]

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 252.225-7042 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.225-7042)

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.