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52.204-19Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

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What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.204-19 — Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.. This clause is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and may be included in government contracts as a solicitation provision or contract clause.

Official Regulation Text

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. As prescribed in 4.1202(b), insert the following clause: Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract. (End of clause) [79 FR 70342, Nov. 25, 2014, as amended at 89 FR 101831, Dec. 16, 2024]

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.204-19 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.204-19)

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.

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    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.