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FAR and DFARS › DFARS Part 252: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses › Subpart 252.2

DFARS 252.237-7003 Requirements.

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 clause requires the Government to order all of its requirements in the area of performance for the supplies and services listed in the contract schedule, with limited exceptions. It matters because it defines when the contractor is entitled to receive the Government's work and how orders will be placed.

Applies to: Contractors providing supplies and services listed in the contract schedule within the area of performance

What it requires

  • Furnish the supplies and services listed in the schedule when the Government orders them
  • Accept orders issued as delivery orders that include the listed information

Key terms: area of performance · delivery order · schedule · contracting activity · contracting officer

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

The text

As prescribed in 237.7003(a) and (a)(1), use the following clause:

Requirements (DEC 1991)

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause, the Government will order from the Contractor all of its requirements in the area of performance for the supplies and services listed in the schedule of this contract.

(b) Each order will be issued as a delivery order and will list—

(1) The supplies or services being ordered;

(2) The quantities to be furnished;

(3) Delivery or performance dates;

(4) Place of delivery or performance;

(5) Packing and shipping instructions;

(6) The address to send invoices; and

(7) The funds from which payment will be made.

(c) The Government may elect not to order supplies and services under this contract in instances where the body is removed from the area for medical, scientific, or other reason.

(d) In an epidemic or other emergency, the contracting activity may obtain services beyond the capacity of the Contractor's facilities from other sources.

(e) Contracting Officers of the following activities may order services and supplies under this contract—

(End of clause)

Sections it refers to

  • 237.7003 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

Sections that refer to it

  • 218.170 Additional acquisition flexibilities.
  • 237.7003 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

← 252.237-7002 [Reserved] · 252.237-7004 Area of performance. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 252

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

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