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Search 959 clauses across FAR Part 52 and DFARS Part 252. Find clause text, requirements, flow-down provisions, and risk levels for federal contracts.

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613FAR clauses
346DFARS clauses
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  • 252.201-7000DFARS
    Low Risk

    Contracting officer's representative.

    General

    DFARS 252.201-7000 — Contracting officer's representative.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.203-7000DFARS
    Low Risk

    Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.203-7000 — Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.203-7001DFARS
    Low Risk

    Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.203-7001 — Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.203-7002DFARS
    Low Risk

    Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.203-7002 — Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.203-7003DFARS
    Low Risk

    Agency Office of the Inspector General.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.203-7003 — Agency Office of the Inspector General.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.203-7004DFARS
    Low Risk

    Display of Hotline Posters.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.203-7004 — Display of Hotline Posters.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.203-7005DFARS
    Low Risk

    Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.203-7005 — Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7000DFARS
    Low Risk

    Disclosure of information.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.204-7000 — Disclosure of information.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7002DFARS
    Low Risk

    Payment for Contract Line or Subline Items Not Separately Priced.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.204-7002 — Payment for Contract Line or Subline Items Not Separately Priced.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7003DFARS
    Low Risk

    Control of government personnel work product.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.204-7003 — Control of government personnel work product.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7004DFARS
    Low Risk

    Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.204-7004 — Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7006DFARS
    Low Risk

    Billing Instructions—Cost Vouchers.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.204-7006 — Billing Instructions—Cost Vouchers.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7007DFARS
    Low Risk

    Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.204-7007 — Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7008DFARS
    Critical Risk

    Compliance with safeguarding covered defense information controls.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.204-7008 — Compliance with safeguarding covered defense information controls.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7009DFARS
    Low Risk

    Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.204-7009 — Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7010DFARS
    Medium Risk

    Requirement for Contractor To Notify DoD if the Contractor's Activities are Subject to Reporting Under the U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.204-7010 — Requirement for Contractor To Notify DoD if the Contractor's Activities are Subject to Reporting Under the U.S.-International Atomic Energy Agency Additional Protocol.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7012DFARS
    Critical Risk

    Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

    CybersecurityFlow-down required

    Requires contractors to implement NIST SP 800-171 security controls to protect Covered Defense Information (CDI) processed on contractor information systems. Mandates rapid cyber incident reporting (72 hours) to DoD.

  • 252.204-7014DFARS
    Low Risk

    Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.204-7014 — Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7015DFARS
    Low Risk

    Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.204-7015 — Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7016DFARS
    Low Risk

    Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.204-7016 — Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7017DFARS
    Low Risk

    Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.204-7017 — Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7018DFARS
    Low Risk

    Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.204-7018 — Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7019DFARS
    Critical Risk

    Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

    CybersecurityFlow-down required

    Offerors must have a current (not older than 3 years) NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment on record in SPRS before contract award. Requires a minimum score of -203 or above.

  • 252.204-7020DFARS
    Critical Risk

    NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

    CybersecurityFlow-down required

    Requires contractors to provide the Government access to facilities, systems, and personnel to conduct or verify NIST SP 800-171 assessments.

  • 252.204-7021DFARS
    Critical Risk

    Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements

    CybersecurityFlow-down required

    Requires contractor to maintain the CMMC level specified in the solicitation and have a current certification on record in SPRS. CMMC Level 2 requires a third-party assessment by a C3PAO.

  • 252.204-7022DFARS
    Low Risk

    Expediting Contract Closeout.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.204-7022 — Expediting Contract Closeout.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7023DFARS
    Medium Risk

    Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services.

    Ethics & IntegrityFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.204-7023 — Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7024DFARS
    Low Risk

    Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.204-7024 — Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.204-7025DFARS
    Critical Risk

    Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.

    Ethics & Integrity

    DFARS 252.204-7025 — Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.205-7000DFARS
    Low Risk

    Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders.

    GeneralFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.205-7000 — Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.206-7000DFARS
    High Risk

    Domestic Source Restriction.

    General

    DFARS 252.206-7000 — Domestic Source Restriction.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.208-7000DFARS
    Low Risk

    Intent to furnish precious metals as Government-furnished material.

    GeneralFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.208-7000 — Intent to furnish precious metals as Government-furnished material.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.209-7002DFARS
    High Risk

    Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

    General

    DFARS 252.209-7002 — Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.209-7004DFARS
    Low Risk

    Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

    GeneralFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.209-7004 — Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.209-7006DFARS
    Low Risk

    Limitations on Contractors Acting as Lead System Integrators.

    GeneralFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.209-7006 — Limitations on Contractors Acting as Lead System Integrators.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.209-7007DFARS
    Low Risk

    Prohibited Financial Interests for Lead System Integrators.

    General

    DFARS 252.209-7007 — Prohibited Financial Interests for Lead System Integrators.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.209-7008DFARS
    Low Risk

    Notice of Prohibition Relating to Organizational Conflict of Interest—Major Defense Acquisition Program.

    GeneralFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.209-7008 — Notice of Prohibition Relating to Organizational Conflict of Interest—Major Defense Acquisition Program.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.209-7009DFARS
    Low Risk

    Organizational Conflict of Interest—Major Defense Acquisition Program.

    GeneralFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.209-7009 — Organizational Conflict of Interest—Major Defense Acquisition Program.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.209-7010DFARS
    Low Risk

    Critical Safety Items.

    General

    DFARS 252.209-7010 — Critical Safety Items.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.209-7011DFARS
    High Risk

    Representation for Restriction on the Use of Certain Institutions of Higher Education.

    General

    DFARS 252.209-7011 — Representation for Restriction on the Use of Certain Institutions of Higher Education.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.209-7012DFARS
    Low Risk

    Prohibition Relating to Conflicts of Interest in Consulting Services—Certification.

    GeneralFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.209-7012 — Prohibition Relating to Conflicts of Interest in Consulting Services—Certification.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.211-7002DFARS
    Low Risk

    Availability for examination of specifications, standards, plans, drawings, data item descriptions, and other pertinent documents.

    General

    DFARS 252.211-7002 — Availability for examination of specifications, standards, plans, drawings, data item descriptions, and other pertinent documents.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.211-7003DFARS
    Low Risk

    Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

    GeneralFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.211-7003 — Item Unique Identification and Valuation.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.211-7008DFARS
    Low Risk

    Use of Government-assigned Serial Numbers.

    General

    DFARS 252.211-7008 — Use of Government-assigned Serial Numbers.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.215-7002DFARS
    Low Risk

    Cost Estimating System Requirements.

    Contracting MethodsFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.215-7002 — Cost Estimating System Requirements.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.215-7003DFARS
    Low Risk

    Requirement for Submission of Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data—Canadian Commercial Corporation.

    Contracting Methods

    DFARS 252.215-7003 — Requirement for Submission of Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data—Canadian Commercial Corporation.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.215-7004DFARS
    Low Risk

    Requirement for Submission of Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data—Modifications-Canadian Commercial Corporation.

    Contracting Methods

    DFARS 252.215-7004 — Requirement for Submission of Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data—Modifications-Canadian Commercial Corporation.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.215-7006DFARS
    Low Risk

    Use of Employees or Individual Subcontractors Who Are Members of the Selected Reserve.

    Contracting Methods

    DFARS 252.215-7006 — Use of Employees or Individual Subcontractors Who Are Members of the Selected Reserve.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.215-7007DFARS
    Low Risk

    Notice of Intent to Resolicit.

    Contracting Methods

    DFARS 252.215-7007 — Notice of Intent to Resolicit.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

  • 252.215-7008DFARS
    Low Risk

    Only One Offer.

    Contracting MethodsFlow-down required

    DFARS 252.215-7008 — Only One Offer.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.

What Is the Federal Acquisition Regulation?

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the rulebook for all federal government purchasing. Every civilian agency — from the Department of Energy to NASA to the Department of Veterans Affairs — must follow FAR when buying goods and services with taxpayer money. It lives at Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations and is maintained jointly by the Department of Defense, GSA, and NASA.

FAR Part 52 is the section contractors care about most. It contains every standard contract clause and solicitation provision — the boilerplate legal language that flows into your contract. When you sign a government contract, you are agreeing to be bound by whichever Part 52 clauses the contracting officer incorporated, either explicitly or by reference.

Understanding which clauses are in your contract, what they require, and which must flow down to your subcontractors is not optional compliance work — it is the foundation of risk management for any government contractor.

FAR vs DFARS — What Is the Difference?

 FARDFARS
Applies toAll federal agenciesDoD only (Army, Navy, Air Force, DARPA, etc.)
Clause prefix52.xxx-xxxx252.xxx-xxxx
AuthorityDoD, GSA, and NASA jointlyDefense Acquisition Regulations Council
Title 48 locationChapter 1Chapter 2
RelationshipBase regulationSupplement — adds to FAR, does not replace it

Researched by the BidStride Research Team. Last updated April 2026.

Most Referenced Clauses in Federal Contracts

These clauses show up in the majority of federal contracts. If you are new to government contracting, start here.

52.204-21FAR

Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

Required for virtually all federal contracts touching federal information or systems.

52.219-14FAR

Limitations on Subcontracting

Applies to small business set-aside contracts — limits how much work can go to subs.

52.222-26FAR

Equal Opportunity

Mandatory flow-down for subcontracts over $10,000. One of the most universal clauses.

52.225-5FAR

Trade Agreements

Requires products to originate from designated countries when trade agreement thresholds are met.

52.232-33FAR

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer — System for Award Management

Requires EFT payment to your SAM.gov registered bank account. Applies to nearly every contract.

52.233-1FAR

Disputes

Establishes the process for resolving contract disputes through the Contracting Officer and Board of Contract Appeals.

52.244-6FAR

Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Required flow-down for prime contractors purchasing commercial items from subs.

252.204-7012DFARS

Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

The most impactful cybersecurity clause for DoD contractors — drives CMMC requirements.

252.225-7001DFARS

Buy American and Balance of Payments Program

Restricts end products and components in DoD contracts to qualifying domestic sources.

252.227-7013DFARS

Rights in Technical Data — Noncommercial Products

Governs government license rights to contractor-developed technical data and software.

252.203-7000DFARS

Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

Restricts hiring and compensating certain former DoD officials post-employment.

52.215-2FAR

Audit and Records — Negotiation

Gives the government right to audit contractor books and records on cost-reimbursement contracts.

FAR & DFARS Clauses by Category

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General204 clauses 114 FAR, 90 DFARS

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Export Control85 clauses 24 FAR, 61 DFARS

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Transportation79 clauses 68 FAR, 11 DFARS

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Ethics & Integrity66 clauses 42 FAR, 24 DFARS

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Labor & Employment58 clauses 52 FAR, 6 DFARS

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Intellectual Property58 clauses 21 FAR, 37 DFARS

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Payment54 clauses 38 FAR, 16 DFARS

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Construction40 clauses 27 FAR, 13 DFARS

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Contract Types39 clauses 30 FAR, 9 DFARS

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Services35 clauses 10 FAR, 25 DFARS

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Contracting Methods34 clauses 20 FAR, 14 DFARS

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Quality Assurance32 clauses 24 FAR, 8 DFARS

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Small Business30 clauses 23 FAR, 7 DFARS

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Cybersecurity20 clauses 3 FAR, 17 DFARS

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Bonds & Insurance16 clauses 16 FAR

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Environment15 clauses 15 FAR

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Taxes13 clauses 13 FAR

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Contract Administration12 clauses 9 FAR, 3 DFARS

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Termination12 clauses 12 FAR

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Options11 clauses 11 FAR

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Cost Accounting7 clauses 7 FAR

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Changes7 clauses 7 FAR

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Subcontracting6 clauses 4 FAR, 2 DFARS

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Government Property6 clauses 3 FAR, 3 DFARS

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Solicitation Provisions6 clauses 6 FAR

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Indemnification5 clauses 5 FAR

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Disputes4 clauses 4 FAR

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Government Sources2 clauses 2 FAR

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Reporting1 clause 1 FAR

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Forms1 clause 1 FAR

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Accessibility1 clause 1 FAR

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FAR & DFARS Questions Answered

What is the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the primary set of rules governing all federal government procurement in the United States. Codified at Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), it establishes uniform policies and procedures that all federal executive agencies must follow when purchasing goods and services. FAR Part 52 contains the contract clauses and solicitation provisions that appear in government contracts.

What is the difference between FAR and DFARS?

FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) applies to all federal agencies — civilian and military. DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) is a supplement that applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, etc.). DFARS clauses are numbered in the 252.xxx series and layer additional requirements on top of the base FAR clauses — particularly in areas like cybersecurity (DFARS 252.204-7012), buy American requirements, and specialized DoD systems.

How many FAR clauses are there?

FAR Part 52 contains over 500 clauses and solicitation provisions, and DFARS Part 252 adds another 400+ clauses specific to DoD contracts. This reference tool indexes 959 clauses across both regulations. Not every clause appears in every contract — the contracting officer selects clauses based on contract type, dollar value, set-aside type, and what the agency is buying.

Which FAR clauses flow down to subcontractors?

Flow-down clauses are FAR or DFARS provisions that prime contractors must pass through to their subcontractors. Common mandatory flow-downs include FAR 52.222-26 (Equal Opportunity), FAR 52.222-35 (Veterans Employment), FAR 52.204-21 (CUI safeguarding for applicable work), and DFARS 252.204-7012 (cybersecurity) for covered defense information. The specific clauses depend on the dollar value of the subcontract and whether the work involves the same subject matter. You can filter this tool by "Flow-down required" to see which clauses carry that obligation.

How often is FAR updated?

FAR is updated continuously through a notice-and-comment rulemaking process administered jointly by DoD, GSA, and NASA. Major updates — called FAC (Federal Acquisition Circular) for FAR and DFARS PGI updates for DFARS — are published multiple times per year in the Federal Register and take effect immediately or on a specified date. This tool is updated monthly from eCFR data to reflect current clause text.

Where can I find the official FAR text?

The authoritative source for FAR clause text is the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) at ecfr.gov, specifically Title 48. Each clause card in this tool links directly to the corresponding eCFR page. You can also access FAR at acquisition.gov, which is the official FAR website maintained by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC) and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DARC).

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