What is FAR 52.232-1?

FAR 52.232-1 (Payments.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the payment category.

When is FAR 52.232-1 required?

FAR 52.232-1 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 52.232-1 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.232-1 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.232-1 — Payments.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.232-1 — Payments.. 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

52.232-1 Payments. As prescribed in 32.111(a)(1), insert the following clause, appropriately modified with respect to payment due date in accordance with agency regulations, in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price supply contract, a fixed-price service contract, or a contract for nonregulated communication services is contemplated: Payments (APR 1984) The Government shall pay the Contractor, upon the submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for supplies delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, less any deductions provided in this contract. Unless otherwise specified in this contract, payment shall be made on partial deliveries accepted by the Government if— (a) The amount due on the deliveries warrants it; or (b) The Contractor requests it and the amount due on the deliveries is at least $1,000 or 50 percent of the total contract price. (End of clause) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 56 FR 41744, Aug. 22, 1991]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.232-1 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.232-1)

Compliance Checklist

As prescribed in 32.111(a)(1), insert the following clause, appropriately modified with respect to payment due date in accordance with agency regulations, in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price supply contract, a fixed-price service contract, or a contract for nonregulated communication services is contemplated: Payments (APR 1984) The Government shall pay the Contractor, upon the submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for supplies delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, less any deductions provided in this contract.
Unless otherwise specified in this contract, payment shall be made on partial deliveries accepted by the Government if— (a) The amount due on the deliveries warrants it; or (b) The Contractor requests it and the amount due on the deliveries is at least $1,000 or 50 percent of the total contract price.

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.