FAR 52.214-26 - Audit and Records–Sealed Bidding
Prescribed in 14.201-7(a)(1)? | |
Effective Date: | 1 March 2009 |
Clause or Provision: | Clause |
Provision or Clause Number: | 52.214-26 - Audit and Records–Sealed Bidding |
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract: | |
Required: | |
Applicable: | Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Communication Services; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Fixed Price, Construction; Fixed Price, Service; Fixed Price, R&D; Indefinite Delivery; Transportation |
Optional: | Utility Services; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Facilities; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service |
Subject: | Audit and Records |
ProcurementType: | Sealed Bidding |
Contract Threshold: | |
Prescription Overview: |
Prescription(a) When contracting by sealed bidding, the contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.214-26, Audit and Records—Sealed Bidding, in solicitations and contracts as follows: (1) Use the basic clause if—
(2)
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Clause Overview: |
Clause(a) As used in this clause, “records” includes books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of whether such items are in written form, in the form of computer data, or in any other form.
(1) The proposal for the modification; (2) The discussions conducted on the proposal(s), including those related to negotiating; (3) Pricing of the modification; or (4) Performance of the modification.
(1) If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. (2) Records pertaining to appeals under the Disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to the performance of this contract shall be made available until disposition of such appeals, litigation, or claims.
AlternateAlternate I (Mar 2009)As prescribed in 14.201-7(a)(2), substitute the following paragraphs (c) and (e) for paragraphs (c) and (e) of the basic clause: (c) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials, shall have access to and the right to— (1) Examine any of the Contractor’s or any subcontractors' records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract or a subcontract hereunder; and (2) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions. (e)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (e)(2), the Contractor shall insert a clause containing the provisions of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts. (2) The authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (c)(2) of this clause does not flow down to subcontracts. |
Important Notes/Requirements: |
Fixed Price R&D applicable with Alternative I |
Subcontract Threshold: | |
Incorporated by Reference: | Yes |
Uniform Contract Format: | I |
Editor: | Marshall |
Personal notes.