What is FAR 52.204-5?

FAR 52.204-5 (Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business).) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the ethics category.

When is FAR 52.204-5 required?

FAR 52.204-5 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.

Does FAR 52.204-5 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.204-5 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.204-5 — Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business).

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.204-5 — Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business).. 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

52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). As prescribed in 4.607(a), insert the following provision: Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business) (OCT 2014) (a) Definition. Women-owned business concern, as used in this provision, means a concern that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women. (b) Representation. [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and has not represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, of this solicitation.] The offeror represents that it □ is a women-owned business concern. (End of provision) [64 FR 10533, Mar. 4, 1999; 64 FR 30103, June 4, 1999, as amended at 73 FR 21778, Apr. 22, 2008; 77 FR 69718, Nov. 20, 2012; 79 FR 61751, Oct. 14, 2014]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.204-5 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.204-5)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.