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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 13: Simplified Acquisition Procedures › Subpart 13.4

FAR 13.404 Contract clause.

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In plain English

This section tells the contracting officer when to include the Fast Payment Procedure clause (52.213-1) in solicitations and contracts. It applies when the conditions in 13.402 are met and the fast payment procedure is intended to be used. For BPAs, the contracting officer may put the clause either in the BPA or in orders under it.

Applies to: Contracting officers

What it requires

  • Insert the clause at 52.213-1, Fast Payment Procedure, in solicitations and contracts when the conditions in 13.402 are applicable and fast payment is intended to be used

Key terms: Fast Payment Procedure · 52.213-1 · 13.402 · BPAs · solicitations

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The text

The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.213-1, Fast Payment Procedure, in solicitations and contracts when the conditions in 13.402 are applicable and it is intended that the fast payment procedure be used in the contract (in the case of BPAs, the contracting officer may elect to insert the clause either in the BPA or in orders under the BPA).

Sections it refers to

Sections that refer to it

← 13.403 Preparation and execution of orders. · 13.500 General. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 13

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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