What is FAR 52.214-3?

FAR 52.214-3 (Amendments to Invitations for Bids.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the general category.

When is FAR 52.214-3 required?

FAR 52.214-3 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.

Does FAR 52.214-3 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.214-3 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.214-3 — Amendments to Invitations for Bids.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.214-3 — Amendments to Invitations for Bids.. 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

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. As prescribed in 14.201-6(b)(1), insert the following provision: Amendments to Invitations for Bids (DEC 2016) (a) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. (b)(1) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation— (i) By signing and returning the amendment; (ii) By identifying the amendment number and date in space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting a bid; (iii) By letter; (iv) By facsimile, if facsimile bids are authorized in the solicitation; or (v) By email, if email bids are authorized in the solicitation. (2) The Government must receive the acknowledgement by the time and at the place specified for receipt of bids. (End of provision) [53 FR 43394, Oct. 26, 1988, as amended at 54 FR 48990, Nov. 28, 1989; 67 FR 13056, Mar. 20, 2002; 81 FR 83099, Nov. 18, 2016]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.214-3 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.214-3)

Compliance Checklist

(b)(1) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation— (i) By signing and returning the amendment; (ii) By identifying the amendment number and date in space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting a bid; (iii) By letter; (iv) By facsimile, if facsimile bids are authorized in the solicitation; or (v) By email, if email bids are authorized in the solicitation.
(2) The Government must receive the acknowledgement by the time and at the place specified for receipt of bids.

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.