Overview
This section defines the purpose of FAR Subpart 52.2, establishing it as the authoritative repository for the full text of all Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions and clauses.
Key Rules
- Textual Authority: This subpart contains the official, verbatim language for every provision and clause referenced throughout the FAR.
- Prescription Cross-Referencing: Each clause or provision in this subpart includes a mandatory cross-reference to the specific FAR section (the "prescription") that dictates when and how it must be used in a solicitation or contract.
- Reference standard: It explicitly links to the definitions and formats established in FAR 52.101(b)(1).
Practical Implications
- Standardization: This subpart acts as a master library, ensuring that legal language remains consistent across all government contracts regardless of the agency.
- Compliance Verification: Contractors can use the cross-references to verify if a clause included in their contract is actually required based on the prescribing criteria in the earlier parts of the FAR.