The document, FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998), outlines the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses incorporated into government contracts by reference. It specifies a comprehensive list of clauses that contractors must comply with, covering areas such as telecommunication and video surveillance services, commercial items, business ethics, small business utilization, labor standards, and environmental protection. The document also details clauses related to financial matters, such as accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and electronic funds transfer. Additionally, it addresses the flow-down requirements for these clauses to subcontracts for commercial products and services and provides alternate provisions for Comptroller General examination of records.

FAR Provision 52.212-3 outlines mandatory representations and certifications for offerors submitting proposals for federal contracts, particularly for commercial products and services. This provision requires offerors to either confirm their annual representations in the System for Award Management (SAM) or complete specific certifications covering various aspects. Key areas include small business status (e.g., veteran-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged), compliance with Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Buy American Act, Trade Agreements, and certifications regarding responsibility matters such as debarment, criminal offenses, and delinquent taxes. Additionally, offerors must certify on issues like child labor, place of manufacture, Service Contract Labor Standards, taxpayer identification, restricted business operations in Sudan, inverted domestic corporations, and prohibitions related to Iran. The provision also addresses ownership and control, felony convictions, greenhouse gas emissions disclosures, whistleblower protections, and the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services. Offerors must accurately complete these certifications to ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations.

This Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) guide, "Packaging and Marking Guide For DoD," provides essential information for contractors on packaging and marking requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) solicitations and contracts. The guide details various packaging standards, including ASTM D-3951 for commercial packaging and MIL-STD-2073-1E for military packaging, outlining different preservation methods (e.g., physical protection, waterproof, watervaporproof) and packing levels (A, B, and XC-5). It also covers regulations for hazardous materials, quality assurance provisions, and specific marking requirements for identification, bar codes, addresses, and special notations like shelf-life and hazardous materials. The document emphasizes the importance of adhering to these standards for worldwide shipment, handling, and storage, ensuring item integrity within the Defense Transportation and Distribution System.