52.227-6 — Royalty Information.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.227-6 — Royalty Information.. 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
52.227-6 Royalty Information. As prescribed in 27.202-5(a)(1), insert the following provision: Royalty Information (APR 1984) (a) Cost or charges for royalties. When the response to this solicitation contains costs or charges for royalties totaling more than $250, the following information shall be included in the response relating to each separate item of royalty or license fee: (1) Name and address of licensor. (2) Date of license agreement. (3) Patent numbers, patent application serial numbers, or other basis on which the royalty is payable. (4) Brief description, including any part or model numbers of each contract item or component on which the royalty is payable. (5) Percentage or dollar rate of royalty per unit. (6) Unit price of contract item. (7) Number of units. (8) Total dollar amount of royalties. (b) Copies of current licenses. In addition, if specifically requested by the Contracting Officer before execution of the contract, the offeror shall furnish a copy of the current license agreement and an identification of applicable claims of specific patents. (End of provision) Alternate I (APR 1984). As prescribed in 27.202-5(a)(2), substitute the following for the introductory portion of paragraph (a) of the basic provision: When the response to this solicitation covers charges for special construction or special assembly that contain costs or charges for royalties totaling more than $250, the following information shall be included in the response relating to each separate item of royalty or license fee: [49 FR 12987, Mar. 30, 1984, as amended at 72 FR 63066, Nov. 7, 2007]
Compliance Checklist
- When the response to this solicitation contains costs or charges for royalties totaling more than $250, the following information shall be included in the response relating to each separate item of royalty or license fee: (1) Name and address of licensor.
- In addition, if specifically requested by the Contracting Officer before execution of the contract, the offeror shall furnish a copy of the current license agreement and an identification of applicable claims of specific patents.
- As prescribed in 27.202-5(a)(2), substitute the following for the introductory portion of paragraph (a) of the basic provision: When the response to this solicitation covers charges for special construction or special assembly that contain costs or charges for royalties totaling more than $250, the following information shall be included in the response relating to each separate item of royalty or license fee: [49 FR 12987, Mar.
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 52.227-6 (Royalty Information.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the ip category.
FAR 52.227-6 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.
Whether FAR 52.227-6 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.