What is FAR 52.247-5?

FAR 52.247-5 (Familiarization With Conditions.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the transportation category.

When is FAR 52.247-5 required?

FAR 52.247-5 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 52.247-5 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.247-5 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.247-5 — Familiarization With Conditions.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.247-5 — Familiarization With Conditions.. 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

52.247-5 Familiarization With Conditions. As prescribed in 47.207-1(d), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services to ensure that offerors become familiar with conditions under which and where the services will be performed: Familiarization With Conditions (APR 1984) The offeror shall become familiar with all available information regarding difficulties that may be encountered and the conditions, including safety precautions, under which the work must be accomplished under the contract. The offeror shall not be relieved from assuming all responsibility for properly estimating the difficulties and the cost of performing the services required in this contract because the offeror failed to investigate the conditions or to become acquainted with all information concerning the services to be performed. (End of clause)
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.247-5 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.247-5)

Compliance Checklist

As prescribed in 47.207-1(d), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services to ensure that offerors become familiar with conditions under which and where the services will be performed: Familiarization With Conditions (APR 1984) The offeror shall become familiar with all available information regarding difficulties that may be encountered and the conditions, including safety precautions, under which the work must be accomplished under the contract.
The offeror shall not be relieved from assuming all responsibility for properly estimating the difficulties and the cost of performing the services required in this contract because the offeror failed to investigate the conditions or to become acquainted with all information concerning the services to be performed.

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.