What is FAR 52.252-5?

FAR 52.252-5 (Authorized Deviations in Provisions.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the solicitation-provisions category.

When is FAR 52.252-5 required?

FAR 52.252-5 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 52.252-5 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.252-5 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.252-5 — Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.252-5 — Authorized Deviations in Provisions.. 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

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. As prescribed in 52.107(e), insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert (DEVIATION) after the date of the provision. Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020) (a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the date of the provision. (b) The use in this solicitation of any ____ [ insert regulation name ] (48 CFR chapter __) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the name of the regulation. (End of provision) [48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 85 FR 67629, Oct. 23, 2020]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.252-5 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.252-5)

Compliance Checklist

Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert (DEVIATION) after the date of the provision.

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.