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DFARS 227.7009-1 Required clauses.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section tells contracting officers which specific clauses must be inserted into certain contracts. It matters to contractors because these required clauses define obligations and rights that will appear in the resulting contract.

Applies to: Contracting officers preparing solicitations and contracts

What it requires

  • Insert the clause at FAR 52.203-5 (Covenant Against Contingent Fees)
  • Insert the clause at FAR 52.203-3 (Gratuities)
  • Insert the clause at FAR 52.232-23 (Assignment of Claims)
  • Insert the clause at FAR 52.233-1 (Disputes)

Key terms: Covenant Against Contingent Fees · Gratuities · Assignment of Claims · Disputes · Non-Estoppel

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

(a) Covenant Against Contingent Fees. Insert the clause at FAR 52.203-5.

(b) Gratuities. Insert the clause at FAR 52.203-3.

(c) Assignment of Claims. Insert the clause at FAR 52.232-23.

(d) Disputes. Pursuant to FAR 33.014, insert the clause at FAR 52.233-1.

(e) Non-Estoppel. Insert the clause at 252.227-7000.

Sections it refers to

Sections that refer to it

← 227.7009 Patent releases, license agreements, and assignments. · 227.7009-2 Clauses to be used when applicable. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 227

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

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