52.226-2 — Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.226-2 — Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation.. 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
52.226-2 Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. As prescribed in 26.304, insert the following provision: Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation (OCT 2014) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Historically black college or university means an institution determined by the Secretary of Education to meet the requirements of 34 CFR 608.2. Minority institution means an institution of higher education meeting the requirements of Section 365(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k), including a Hispanic-serving institution of higher education, as defined in Section 502(a) of the Act (20 U.S.C. 1101a). (b) Representation. The offeror represents that it— [ ] is [ ] is not a historically black college or university; [ ] is [ ] is not a minority institution. (End of provision) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 73 FR 53993, Sept. 17, 2008; 79 FR 61754, Oct. 14, 2014]
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 52.226-2 (Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the general category.
FAR 52.226-2 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 52.226-2 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.