This government file, FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998), outlines the mandatory and conditionally incorporated clauses for federal government contracts, particularly for commercial products and services. It details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that contractors must comply with, implementing provisions of law or Executive Orders. Key clauses cover areas such as representation regarding telecommunication equipment, instructions to offerors, evaluation of commercial items, and contract terms and conditions. Additionally, the document specifies clauses related to business ethics, prohibition on certain software and hardware, labor standards, and small business utilization. It also addresses the Comptroller General's examination of records and outlines flow-down requirements for subcontracts, ensuring compliance across the supply chain. The file includes alternates that modify certain paragraphs, emphasizing adaptability while maintaining core compliance standards.
The document, FAR provision 52.212-3, outlines representations and certifications required from offerors for federal government contracts involving commercial products and services. It details procedures for offerors to complete these certifications, either electronically through the System for Award Management (SAM) or by completing specific paragraphs within the provision. Key areas covered include business size and ownership (small, veteran-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged, HUBZone concerns), compliance with labor laws (Equal Opportunity, Service Contract Labor Standards, child labor), ethical conduct (payments to influence federal transactions, responsibility matters, delinquent taxes), and national security/trade regulations (Buy American Act, Free Trade Agreements, Israeli Trade Act, Sudan business operations, inverted domestic corporations, Iran sanctions, covered telecommunications equipment). The provision also requires disclosures on ownership structure, predecessor information, greenhouse gas emissions, and compliance with whistleblower protections. Offerors must ensure all representations are current, accurate, and applicable to the solicitation, with specific instructions for identifying any changes from their SAM profile.