FAR 52.228-5 - Insurance - Work on a Government Installation

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Prescribed in 28.310
Effective Date:	1 January 1997
Clause or Provision:	Clause
Provision or Clause Number:	52.228-5 - Insurance - Work on a Government Installation
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:	Architect-Engineering; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Fixed Price, Supply; Communication Services; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Fixed Price, Construction; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, R&D; Fixed Price, R&D; Indefinite Delivery
Optional:	Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Facilities; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service
Subject:	Insurance
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:	>150,000
Prescription Overview:	Prescription (a) Insert the clause at 52.228-5, Insurance—Work on a Government Installation, in solicitations and contracts if a fixed-price contract is contemplated, the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, and the contract will require work on a Government installation, unless— (1) Only a small amount of work is required on the Government installation (e.g., a few brief visits per month); or (2) All work on the Government installation will be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas. (b) The contracting officer may insert the clause at 52.228-5 in solicitations and contracts described in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section if it is in the Government’s interest to do so.
Clause Overview:	Clause (a) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. (b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective— (1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or (2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer. (c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.
Important Notes/Requirements:	"May apply if a fixed-price contract is contemplated, the contract will require work on a Government installation, unless -- (1) Only a small amount of work is required on the Government installation (e.g., a few brief visits per month); or (2) All work on the Government installation is to be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas. The government contracting officer has discretion in invoking requirements.
Subcontract Threshold:	>150,000
Incorporated by Reference:	Yes
Uniform Contract Format:	I
Editor:	Marshall

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