DFARS 215.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses

Section Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

Facts

Citation
DFARS 215.408
Type
Section
Supplements
FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses
Last amended
88 FR 6578 Effective Jan 31, 2023
Proposed changes
1
Text as of
DFARS Change May 7, 2026
Official text
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Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.

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(1) Use the clause at 252.215-7002, Cost Estimating System requirements, in all solicitations and contracts to be awarded on the basis of certified cost or pricing data.

(2) When contracting with the Canadian Commercial Corporation -

(i)

(A) Use the provision at 252.215-7003, Requirement for Submission of Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Canadian Commercial Corporation -

(1) ) In lieu of 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, in a solicitation, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, for a sole source acquisition from the Canadian Commercial Corporation that is -

(i) ) Cost-reimbursement, if the contract value is expected to exceed $700,000; or

(ii) ) Fixed-price, if the contract value is expected to exceed $500 million; or

(2) ) In lieu of 252.215-7010, in a solicitation, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, for a sole source acquisition from the Canadian Commercial Corporation that does not meet the thresholds specified in paragraph (2)(i)(A)(1) of this section, if approval is obtained as required at 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii); and

(B) Do not use 252.225-7003 in lieu of 252.215-7010 in competitive acquisitions; and

(ii)

(A) Use the clause at 252.215-7004, Requirement for Submission of Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications - Canadian Commercial Corporation -

(1) ) In a solicitation, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, for a sole source acquisition, from the Canadian Commercial Corporation and resultant contract that is -

(i) ) Cost-reimbursement, if the contract value is expected to exceed $700,000; or

(ii) ) Fixed-price, if the contract value is expected to exceed $500 million;

(2) ) In a solicitation, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, for a sole source acquisition from the Canadian Commercial Corporation and resultant contract that does not meet the thresholds specified in paragraph (2)(ii)(A)(1) of this section, if approval is obtained as required at 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii); or

(3)

(i) )(i) In a solicitation, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, for a competitive acquisition that includes FAR 52.215-21, Requirement for Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications, or that meets the thresholds specified in paragraph (2)(ii)(A)(1) of this section.

(ii) ) The contracting officer shall then select the appropriate clause to include in the contract (52.215-21 only if award is not to the Canadian Commercial Corporation; or 252.215-7004 if award is to the Canadian Commercial Corporation and necessary approval is obtained in accordance with 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii)); and

(B) The contracting officer may specify a higher threshold in paragraph (b) of the clause 252.215-7004.

(3) Use the provision at 252.215-7008, Only One Offer, in competitive solicitations that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.

(4) When the solicitation requires the submission of certified cost or pricing data, the contracting officer should include 252.215-7009, Proposal Adequacy Checklist, in the solicitation to facilitate submission of a thorough, accurate, and complete proposal.

(5) When reasonably certain that the submission of certified cost or pricing data or data other than certified cost or pricing data will be required or when using the provision at 252.215-7008 -

(i) Use the basic or alternate of the provision at 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, in lieu of the provision at FAR 52.215-20, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, in solicitations, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.

(A) Use the basic provision when submission of certified cost or pricing data is required to be in the FAR Table 15-2 format, or if it is anticipated, at the time of solicitation, that the submission of certified cost or pricing data may not be required.

(B) Use the alternate I provision to specify a format for certified cost or pricing data other than the format required by FAR Table 15-2;

(ii) Use the provision at 252.215-7011, Requirements for Submission of Proposals to the Administrative Contracting Officer and Contract Auditor, when using the basic or alternate of the provision at 252.215-7010 and copies of the proposal are to be sent to the ACO and contract auditor; and

(iii) Use the provision at 252.215-7012, Requirements for Submission of Proposals via Electronic Media, when using the basic or alternate of the provision at 252.215-7010 and submission via electronic media is required.

(6) Use the provision at 252.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors, in all solicitations.

(7) Use the clause at 252.215-7014, Exception from Certified Cost or Pricing Data Requirements for Foreign Military Sales Indirect Offsets, in solicitations and contracts that contain the provision at 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, when it is reasonably certain that -

(i) The contract is expected to include costs associated with an indirect offset; and

(ii) The submission of certified cost or pricing data or data other than certified cost or pricing data will be required.

(8) Use the clause at 252.215-7015, Program Should-Cost Review, in all solicitations and contracts for the development or production of a major weapon system, as defined in 234.7001.

Federal Register history

Final rule Published Effective
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Definition of “Commercial Item” (DFARS Case 2018-D066) 88 FR 6578 · Docket DARS-2022-0004
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Management of Should-Cost Review Process (DFARS Case 2018-D015) 84 FR 65308 · Docket DARS-2019-0038
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Only One Offer (DFARS Case 2017-D009) 84 FR 30947 · Docket DARS-2018-0008
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Repeal of DFARS Clause “Pricing Adjustments” (DFARS Case 2018-D032) 83 FR 30824 · Docket DARS-2018-0033
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Offset Costs (DFARS Case 2015-D028) 83 FR 30825 · Docket-DARS-2015-0027
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Procurement of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2016-D006) 83 FR 4431 · Docket DARS-2016-0028
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments 81 FR 36473
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments 81 FR 28729
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Only One Offer-Further Implementation (DFARS Case 2013-D001) 78 FR 65214 · 0750-AH89
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses for Acquisition of Commercial Items (DFARS Case 2011-D056) 78 FR 37980 · 0750-AH63
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Proposal Adequacy Checklist (DFARS Case 2011-D042) 78 FR 18865 · 0750-AH47
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments 78 FR 13543
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Definition of Cost or Pricing Data (DFARS Case 2011-D040) 77 FR 76939 · 0750-AH49 Not on record
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Contracting With the Canadian Commercial Corporation (DFARS Case 2011-D049) 77 FR 43470 · 0750-AH42
Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Only One Offer (DFARS Case 2011-D013) 77 FR 39126 · 0750-AH11
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Excessive Pass-Through Charges 75 FR 48278 · DFARS Case 2006-D057
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Excessive Pass-Through Charges (DFARS Case 2006-D057) 73 FR 27464 · 0750-AF67
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Excessive Pass-Through Charges (DFARS Case 2006-D057) 72 FR 20758 · 0750-AF67
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Proposed changes

Proposed rule Published Comments
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: DoD Cost or Pricing Data Requirements (DFARS Case 2022-D004) 89 FR 79005 · Docket DARS-2024-0028 Closed Nov 25, 2024No final rule found

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Quick answers

What is DFARS 215.408?

DFARS 215.408 is a section of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Solicitation provisions and contract clauses".

When was DFARS 215.408 last changed?

The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Definition of “Commercial Item” (DFARS Case 2018-D066)" (88 FR 6578), published Jan 31, 2023 and effective Jan 31, 2023.

Are changes to DFARS 215.408 proposed?

One proposed change has no final rule yet.

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