What is FAR 52.227-16?

FAR 52.227-16 (Additional Data Requirements.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the ip category.

When is FAR 52.227-16 required?

FAR 52.227-16 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 52.227-16 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.227-16 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.227-16 — Additional Data Requirements.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.227-16 — Additional Data Requirements.. 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

52.227-16 Additional Data Requirements. As prescribed in 27.409(d), insert the following clause: Additional Data Requirements (JUN 1987) (a) In addition to the data (as defined in the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General clause or other equivalent included in this contract) specified elsewhere in this contract to be delivered, the Contracting Officer may, at any time during contract performance or within a period of 3 years after acceptance of all items to be delivered under this contract, order any data first produced or specifically used in the performance of this contract. (b) The Rights in Data—General clause or other equivalent included in this contract is applicable to all data ordered under this Additional Data Requirements clause. Nothing contained in this clause shall require the Contractor to deliver any data the withholding of which is authorized by the Rights in Data—General or other equivalent clause of this contract, or data which are specifically identified in this contract as not subject to this clause. (c) When data are to be delivered under this clause, the Contractor will be compensated for converting the data into the prescribed form, for reproduction, and for delivery. (d) The Contracting Officer may release the Contractor from the requirements of this clause for specifically identified data items at any time during the 3-year period set forth in paragraph (a) of this clause. (End of clause) [52 FR 18153, May 13, 1987, as amended 62 FR 40238, July 25, 1997; 72 FR 63072, Nov. 7, 2007]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.227-16 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.227-16)

Compliance Checklist

Nothing contained in this clause shall require the Contractor to deliver any data the withholding of which is authorized by the Rights in Data—General or other equivalent clause of this contract, or data which are specifically identified in this contract as not subject to this clause.

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.