252.235-7003 — Frequency Authorization.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.235-7003 — Frequency Authorization.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.235-7003 Frequency Authorization. Basic. As prescribed in 234.7101(b) and (b)(1), use the following clause: Frequency Authorization—Basic (MAR 2014) (a) The Contractor shall obtain authorization for radio frequencies required in support of this contract. (b) For any experimental, developmental, or operational equipment for which the appropriate frequency allocation has not been made, the Contractor shall provide the technical operating characteristics of the proposed electromagnetic radiating device to the Contracting Officer during the initial planning, experimental, or developmental phase of contract performance. (c) The Contracting Officer shall furnish the procedures for obtaining radio frequency authorization. (d) The Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts requiring the development, production, construction, testing, or operation of a device for which a radio frequency authorization is required. (End of clause) Alternate I. As prescribed in 234.072(b) and (b)(2), use the following clause, which uses a different paragraph (c) than the basic clause: Frequency Authorization—Alternate I (MAR 2014) (a) The Contractor shall obtain authorization for radio frequencies required in support of this contract. (b) For any experimental, developmental, or operational equipment for which the appropriate frequency allocation has not been made, the Contractor shall provide the technical operating characteristics of the proposed electromagnetic radiating device to the Contracting Officer during the initial planning, experimental, or developmental phase of contract performance. (c) The Contractor shall use DD Form 1494, Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation, to obtain radio frequency authorization. (d) The Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts requiring the development, production, construction, testing, or operation of a device for which a radio frequency authorization
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 234.7101(b) and (b)(1), use the following clause: Frequency Authorization—Basic (MAR 2014) (a) The Contractor shall obtain authorization for radio frequencies required in support of this contract.
- (b) For any experimental, developmental, or operational equipment for which the appropriate frequency allocation has not been made, the Contractor shall provide the technical operating characteristics of the proposed electromagnetic radiating device to the Contracting Officer during the initial planning, experimental, or developmental phase of contract performance.
- (c) The Contracting Officer shall furnish the procedures for obtaining radio frequency authorization.
- (d) The Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts requiring the development, production, construction, testing, or operation of a device for which a radio frequency authorization is required.
- As prescribed in 234.072(b) and (b)(2), use the following clause, which uses a different paragraph (c) than the basic clause: Frequency Authorization—Alternate I (MAR 2014) (a) The Contractor shall obtain authorization for radio frequencies required in support of this contract.
- (c) The Contractor shall use DD Form 1494, Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation, to obtain radio frequency authorization.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.235-7003 (Frequency Authorization.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.235-7003 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.