252.237-7013 — Instruction to offerors (bulk weight).
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.237-7013 — Instruction to offerors (bulk weight).. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.237-7013 Instruction to offerors (bulk weight). As prescribed in 237.7101(b), use the following provision: Instruction to Offerors (Bulk Weight) (DEC 1991) (a) Offers shall be submitted on a unit price per pound of serviced laundry. Unit prices shall include all costs to the Government of providing the service, including pickup and delivery charges. (b) The Contracting Officer will evaluate bids based on the estimated pounds of serviced laundry stated in the solicitation. (c) Award generally will be made to a single offeror for all lots. However, the Contracting Officer may award by individual lot when it is more advantageous to the Government. (d) Prospective offerors may inspect the types of articles to be serviced. Contact the Contracting Officer to make inspection arrangements. (End of provision) [56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 71 FR 3416, Jan. 23, 2006]
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 237.7101(b), use the following provision: Instruction to Offerors (Bulk Weight) (DEC 1991) (a) Offers shall be submitted on a unit price per pound of serviced laundry.
- Unit prices shall include all costs to the Government of providing the service, including pickup and delivery charges.
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 252.237-7013 (Instruction to offerors (bulk weight).) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.237-7013 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.