FAR 52.244-5 - Competition in Subcontracting
Prescribed in 44.204(c) | |
| Effective Date: | 1 December 1996 |
| Clause or Provision: | Clause |
| Provision or Clause Number: | 52.244-5 - Competition in Subcontracting |
| Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract: | |
| Required: | |
| Applicable: | Facilities; Architect-Engineering; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Fixed Price, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Service; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, R&D; Fixed Price, R&D; Transportation; Utility Services |
| Optional: | Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Indefinite Delivery; Fixed Price, Construction; Time & Material/Labor Hour |
| Subject: | Subcontract(s)/Subcontractor(s) |
| ProcurementType: | |
| Contract Threshold: | >150,000 |
| Prescription Overview: |
Prescription(c) The contracting officer shall, when contracting by negotiation, insert the clause at 52.244-5, Competition in Subcontracting, in solicitations and contracts when the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, unless— (1) A firm-fixed-price contract, awarded on the basis of adequate price competition or whose prices are set by law or regulation, is contemplated; or (2) A time-and-materials, labor-hour, or architect-engineer contract is contemplated. |
| Clause Overview: |
Clause(a) The Contractor shall select subcontractors (including suppliers) on a competitive basis to the maximum practical extent consistent with the objectives and requirements of the contract.
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| Important Notes/Requirements: |
"For use in contracts unless award is a firm-fixed-price contract, awarded on the basis of adequate price competition. " |
| Subcontract Threshold: | >150,000 |
| Incorporated by Reference: | Yes |
| Uniform Contract Format: | I |
| Editor: | Marshall |
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