What is FAR 52.232-15?

FAR 52.232-15 (Progress Payments Not Included.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the payment category.

When is FAR 52.232-15 required?

FAR 52.232-15 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 52.232-15 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.232-15 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.232-15 — Progress Payments Not Included.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.232-15 — Progress Payments Not Included.. 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

52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included. As prescribed in 32.502-3(c), insert the following provision in invitations for bids if the solicitation will not contain one of the provisions prescribed in 32.502-3 (a) and (b): Progress Payments Not Included (APR 1984) A progress payments clause is not included in this solicitation, and will not be added to the resulting contract at the time of award. Bids conditioned upon inclusion of a progress payment clause in the resulting contract will be rejected as nonresponsive. (End of provision)
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.232-15 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.232-15)

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

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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.