When is DFARS 252.229-7013 required?

DFARS 252.229-7013 is typically required in DoD contracts when the contracting officer determines it's applicable. Check Section I of your solicitation.

Does DFARS 252.229-7013 flow down to subcontractors?

Flow-down requirements vary. Review the specific clause text for subcontractor applicability provisions.

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252.229-7013 — Tax exemptions (Spain)—representation.

Q: What is DFARS 252.229-7013?

DFARS 252.229-7013 (Tax exemptions (Spain)—representation.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

DFARS 252.229-7013 — Tax exemptions (Spain)—representation.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

Official Regulation Text

252.229-7013 Tax exemptions (Spain)—representation. As prescribed in 229.402-70(e)(2), use the following provision: Tax Exemptions (Spain)—Representation (APR 2012) (a) Exemptions. In accordance with tax relief agreements between the United States Government and the Spanish Government, and because the resultant contract arises from the activities of the United States Forces in Spain, the contract will be exempt from the excise, luxury, and transaction taxes listed in paragraph (b) of the clause DFARS 252.229-7005, Tax Exemptions (Spain). (b) Representation. By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that the offered price, including the prices of subcontracts to be awarded under the contract, does not include the taxes identified herein, or any other taxes from which the United States Government is exempt. (End of provision) [77 FR 19131, Mar. 30, 2012, as amended at 77 FR 23632, Apr. 20, 2012]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 252.229-7013 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.229-7013)

Compliance Checklist

Flow-Down to Subcontractors

Flow-down required

This clause must be included in subcontracts with no subcontractors where the subcontractor will perform work covered by this clause. Typically appears in contract Section Section I.

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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.