252.232-7009 — Mandatory payment by Governmentwide commercial purchase card.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.232-7009 — Mandatory payment by Governmentwide commercial purchase card.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.232-7009 Mandatory payment by Governmentwide commercial purchase card. As prescribed in 232.1110, use the following clause: Mandatory Payment by Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card (MAY 2018) The Contractor agrees to accept the Governmentwide commercial purchase card as the method of payment for orders or calls valued at or below the micro-purchase threshold in part 202 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, under this contract or agreement. (End of clause) [65 FR 46626, July 31, 2000, as amended at 71 FR 75893, Dec. 19, 2006; 83 FR 24896, May 30, 2018]
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.232-7009 (Mandatory payment by Governmentwide commercial purchase card.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.232-7009 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.