FAR 52.208-5 - Condition of Leased Vehicles

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Prescribed in 8.1104(b)
Effective Date:	1 April 1984
Clause or Provision:	Clause
Provision or Clause Number:	52.208-5 - Condition of Leased Vehicles
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:	Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase)
Optional:	Utility Services; Facilities; Indefinite Delivery; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service
Subject:	Leased Vehicles and Equipment
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:
Prescription Overview:	Prescription Insert the following clauses in solicitations and contracts for leasing of motor vehicles, unless the motor vehicles are leased in foreign countries: (b) The clause at 52.208-5, Condition of Leased Vehicles.
Clause Overview:	Clause Each vehicle furnished under this contract shall be of good quality and in safe operating condition, and shall comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (49 CFR 571) and State safety regulations applicable to the vehicle. The Government shall accept or reject the vehicles promptly after receipt. If the Contracting Officer determines that any vehicle furnished is not in compliance with this contract, the Contracting Officer shall promptly inform the Contractor in writing. If the Contractor fails to replace the vehicle or correct the defects as required by the Contracting Officer, the Government may— (a) By contract or otherwise, correct the defect or arrange for the lease of a similar vehicle and shall charge or set off against the Contractor any excess costs occasioned thereby; or (b) Terminate the contract under the Default clause of this contract.
Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:
Incorporated by Reference:	Yes
Uniform Contract Format:	I
Editor:	Marshall

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