What is FAR 52.242-2?

FAR 52.242-2 (Production Progress Reports.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the contract-admin category.

When is FAR 52.242-2 required?

FAR 52.242-2 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 52.242-2 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.242-2 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.242-2 — Production Progress Reports.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.242-2 — Production Progress Reports.. 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

52.242-2 Production Progress Reports. As prescribed in 42.1107(a), insert the following clause; Production Progress Reports (APR 1991) (a) The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer the production progress reports specified in the contract Schedule. (b) During any delay in furnishing a production progress report required under this contract, the Contracting Officer may withhold from payment an amount not exceeding $25,000 or 5 percent of the amount of this contract, whichever is less. (End of clause) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 56 FR 15156, Apr. 15, 1991]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.242-2 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.242-2)

Compliance Checklist

As prescribed in 42.1107(a), insert the following clause; Production Progress Reports (APR 1991) (a) The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer the production progress reports specified in the contract Schedule.
(b) During any delay in furnishing a production progress report required under this contract, the Contracting Officer may withhold from payment an amount not exceeding $25,000 or 5 percent of the amount of this contract, whichever is less.

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.