52.211-3 — Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.211-3 — Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions.. 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
52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions. As prescribed in 11.204(c), insert a provision substantially the same as the following: Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions (JUN 1988) The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from: (Activity) address) (Telephone number) (Person to be contacted) The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification requested by date, title, and number, as cited in the solicitation. (End of provision) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 53 FR 17860, May 18, 1988. Redesignated and amended at 60 FR 48251, 48256, Sept. 18, 1995; 61 FR 31663, June 20, 1996]
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
FAR 52.211-3 (Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the general category.
FAR 52.211-3 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.
Whether FAR 52.211-3 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down 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.