252.237-7000 — Notice of special standards of responsibility.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.237-7000 — Notice of special standards of responsibility.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.237-7000 Notice of special standards of responsibility. As prescribed in 237.270(e)(1), use the following provision: Notice of Special Standards of Responsibility (DEC 1991) (a) To be determined responsible, the Offeror must meet the general standards of responsibility set forth at FAR 9.104-1 and the following criteria, as described in Chapter 3, General Standards, of “Government Auditing Standards.” (1) Qualifications; (2) Independence; and (3) Quality Control. (b) “Government Auditing Standards” is issued by the Comptroller General of the United States and is available for sale from the: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington, DC 20401, Stock number 020-000-00243-3. (c) The apparently successful Offeror, before award, shall give the Contracting Officer evidence that it is licensed by the cognizant licensing authority in the state or other political jurisdiction where the Offeror operates its professional practice. (End of provision) [56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 66 FR 49861, Oct. 1, 2001; 87 FR 65501, Oct. 28, 2022]
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 237.270(e)(1), use the following provision: Notice of Special Standards of Responsibility (DEC 1991) (a) To be determined responsible, the Offeror must meet the general standards of responsibility set forth at FAR 9.104-1 and the following criteria, as described in Chapter 3, General Standards, of “Government Auditing Standards.” (1) Qualifications; (2) Independence; and (3) Quality Control.
- (c) The apparently successful Offeror, before award, shall give the Contracting Officer evidence that it is licensed by the cognizant licensing authority in the state or other political jurisdiction where the Offeror operates its professional practice.
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 252.237-7000 (Notice of special standards of responsibility.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.237-7000 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.