252.239-7013 — Term of Agreement and Continuation of Services.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.239-7013 — Term of Agreement and Continuation of Services.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.239-7013 Term of Agreement and Continuation of Services. Basic. As prescribed in 239.7411(c)(1), use the following clause: Term of Agreement and Continuation of Services—Basic (OCT 2019 (a) This basic agreement is not a contract. The Government incurs liability only upon issuance of a communication service authorization, which is a contract that incorporates the terms and conditions of this basic agreement. (b) This agreement shall continue in force from year to year, unless terminated by either party by 30 days' written notice. Termination of this basic agreement does not terminate or cancel any communication service authorizations issued under this basic agreement prior to the termination. (c) Communication service authorizations issued under this basic agreement may be modified to incorporate the terms and conditions of a new basic agreement negotiated with the Contractor. (End of clause) Alternate I. As prescribed in 239.7411(c)(2), use the following clause, which uses a different paragraph (c) than the basic clause and adds a new paragraph (d). Term of Agreement and Continuation of Services—Alternate I (OCT 2019) (a) This basic agreement is not a contract. The Government incurs liability only upon issuance of a communication service authorization, which is a contract that incorporates the terms and conditions of this basic agreement. (b) This agreement shall continue in force from year to year, unless terminated by either party by 30 days' written notice. Termination of this basic agreement does not terminate or cancel any communication service authorizations issued under this basic agreement prior to the termination. (c) The Contractor's current communication services authorizations have been modified to incorporate the terms and conditions of this basic agreement. (1) All current communication service authorizations issued by ________ that incorporate Basic Agreement Number ________, dated ________, are modified to incorporate this basic agreement. (2) Cu
Compliance Checklist
- (b) This agreement shall continue in force from year to year, unless terminated by either party by 30 days' written notice.
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 252.239-7013 (Term of Agreement and Continuation of Services.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.239-7013 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.