Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
A contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
When it applies
Required by RFO 12.205(b)(1) in solicitations and contracts for commercial products and services. May be tailored to customary commercial practice except the statutory paragraphs (Assignments, Disputes, Payment, Invoice, Compliance with laws, Unauthorized obligations, Comptroller General examination).
Prescription
The FAR directs use of 52.212-4 at RFO 12.205(b)(1) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 52.212-4 is on acquisition.gov: View FAR 52.212-4 →
Frequently asked questions
When does FAR 52.212-4 apply?
Required by RFO 12.205(b)(1) in solicitations and contracts for commercial products and services. May be tailored to customary commercial practice except the statutory paragraphs (Assignments, Disputes, Payment, Invoice, Compliance with laws, Unauthorized obligations, Comptroller General examination).
Where is FAR 52.212-4 prescribed?
The FAR prescribes 52.212-4 at RFO 12.205(b)(1). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is FAR 52.212-4 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is a contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Is FAR 52.212-4 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
52.212-4 is typically incorporated by reference in the contract.
Where can I read the official text of FAR 52.212-4?
The full, authoritative text of 52.212-4 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
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