What is FAR 52.225-6?

FAR 52.225-6 (Trade Agreements Certificate.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the export-control category.

When is FAR 52.225-6 required?

FAR 52.225-6 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 52.225-6 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.225-6 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.225-6 — Trade Agreements Certificate.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.225-6 — Trade Agreements Certificate.. 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

52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate. As prescribed in 25.1101(c)(2), insert the following provision: Trade Agreements Certificate (FEB 2021) (a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Trade Agreements.” (b) The offeror shall list as other end products those supplies that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products. Other End Products: Line item No. Country of origin [List as necessary] (c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of Part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. For line items covered by the WTO GPA, the Government will evaluate offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products without regard to the restrictions of the Buy American statute. The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for those products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of this solicitation. (End of provision) [64 FR 72436, Dec. 27, 1999, as amended at 67 FR 21537, Apr. 30, 2002; 69 FR 1056, Jan. 7, 2004; 69 FR 77877, Dec. 28, 2004; 79 FR 24221, Apr. 29, 2014; 86 FR 3689, Jan. 14, 2021]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.225-6 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.225-6)

Compliance Checklist

As prescribed in 25.1101(c)(2), insert the following provision: Trade Agreements Certificate (FEB 2021) (a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Trade Agreements.” (b) The offeror shall list as other end products those supplies that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products.

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.