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FAR 52.211-1 — Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29.

Part 52: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

Plain-English Summary

FAR clause 52.211-1, "Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29.," is part of FAR Part 52. This clause does not flow down to subcontractors.

Full Clause Text

FAR 52.211-1
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Flow-Down Requirements

FAR 52.211-1 does not contain flow-down requirements. Prime contractors are not required to include this clause in subcontracts.

  • Is FAR 52.211-1 mandatory?

    FAR 52.211-1 is prescribed by the relevant FAR part. Whether it is mandatory depends on the contract type, dollar threshold, and other factors specified in the prescription.

  • What does FAR 52.211-1 mean in plain English?

    FAR 52.211-1, "Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29.," establishes requirements for the prime contractor. Refer to the plain-English summary above for a detailed explanation.

  • Does FAR 52.211-1 affect subcontractors?

    No. FAR 52.211-1 does not include flow-down provisions and applies only at the prime contract level.

See Also

FAR Part 52All FAR PartsFAR Clause Lookup Tool

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