Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items
A contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section I (Contract clauses).
When it applies
Per 23.109(b)(2), required for acquisitions exceeding the recovered-material threshold that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items containing recovered materials. Include if the items acquired are EPA-designated.
Prescription
The FAR directs use of 52.223-9 at 23.109(b)(2) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 52.223-9 is on acquisition.gov: View FAR 52.223-9 →
Frequently asked questions
When does FAR 52.223-9 apply?
Per 23.109(b)(2), required for acquisitions exceeding the recovered-material threshold that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items containing recovered materials. Include if the items acquired are EPA-designated.
Where is FAR 52.223-9 prescribed?
The FAR prescribes 52.223-9 at 23.109(b)(2). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is FAR 52.223-9 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items, is a contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Is FAR 52.223-9 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
52.223-9 is typically incorporated by reference in the contract.
Where can I read the official text of FAR 52.223-9?
The full, authoritative text of 52.223-9 is published on acquisition.gov.
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