FAR 52.216-23 - Execution and Commencement of Work

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Prescribed in 16.603-4(b)(1)

Effective Date:1 April 1984
Clause or Provision:Clause
Provision or Clause Number: 52.216-23 - Execution and Commencement of Work

Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:Time and Materials/Labor Hour; Facilities; Architect-Engineering; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Fixed Price, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Communication Services; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Fixed Price, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Service; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, R&D; Fixed Price, R&D; Indefinite Delivery; Transportation; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Utility Services; Commercial Items
Optional:
Subject:Letter Contract
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:
Prescription Overview:

Prescription

(a) The contracting officer shall include in each letter contract the clauses required by this regulation for the type of definitive contract contemplated and any additional clauses known to be appropriate for it.

(b) In addition, the contracting officer shall insert the following clauses in solicitations and contracts when a letter contract is contemplated:

(1) The clause at 52.216-23, Execution and Commencement of Work, except that this clause may be omitted from letter contracts awarded on SF 26;
Clause Overview:

Clause

The Contractor shall indicate acceptance of this letter contract by signing three copies of the contract and returning them to the Contracting Officer not later than _______________ [insert date]. Upon acceptance by both parties, the Contractor shall proceed with performance of the work, including purchase of necessary materials.

Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:
Incorporated by Reference:No
Uniform Contract Format:I
Editor:Marshall

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