What is FAR 52.232-35?

FAR 52.232-35 (Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the payment category.

When is FAR 52.232-35 required?

FAR 52.232-35 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 52.232-35 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.232-35 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.232-35 — Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.232-35 — Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer 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

52.232-35 Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information. As prescribed in 32.1110(c), insert the following clause: Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information (JUL 2013) (a) As provided in paragraph (b) of the clause at 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management, the Government has designated the office cited in paragraph (c) of this clause as the office to receive the Contractor's electronic funds transfer (EFT) information, in lieu of the payment office of this contract. (b) The Contractor shall send all EFT information, and any changes to EFT information to the office designated in paragraph (c) of this clause. The Contractor shall not send EFT information to the payment office, or any other office than that designated in paragraph (c). The Government need not use any EFT information sent to any office other than that designated in paragraph (c). (c) Designated Office: Name: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: Person to Contact: Electronic Address: (End of clause) [64 FR 10544, Mar. 4, 1999, as amended at 78 FR 37684, June 21, 2013]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.232-35 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.232-35)

Compliance Checklist

(b) The Contractor shall send all EFT information, and any changes to EFT information to the office designated in paragraph (c) of this clause.
The Contractor shall not send EFT information to the payment office, or any other office than that designated in paragraph (c).

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.