FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Jun 2020 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.203-6
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- June 2020
- Prescribed in
- FAR 3.503-2
- Alternates
- Alternate I
- Last amended
- 86 FR 61017 Effective Dec 6, 2021
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this clause.
Text
As prescribed in 3.503-2 , insert the following clause:
Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)
(a) Except as provided in (b) of this clause, the Contractor shall not enter into any agreement with an actual or prospective subcontractor, nor otherwise act in any manner, which has or may have the effect of restricting sales by such subcontractors directly to the Government of any item or process (including computer software) made or furnished by the subcontractor under this contract or under any follow-on production contract.
(b) The prohibition in (a) of this clause does not preclude the Contractor from asserting rights that are otherwise authorized by law or regulation.
(c) The Contractor agrees to incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts under this contract which exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award.
(End of clause)
Alternate I (Nov 2021)
Alternate I (Nov 2021). As prescribed in 3.503-2 , substitute the following paragraph in place of paragraph (b) of the basic clause:
(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not preclude the Contractor from asserting rights that are otherwise authorized by law or regulation. For acquisitions of commercial products or commercial services). the prohibition in paragraph (a) applies only to the extent that any agreement restricting sales by subcontractors results in the Federal Government being treated differently from any other prospective purchaser for the sale of the commercial product(s) and commercial service(s).
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 3 and 49 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 2.101 Definitions
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.203-6?
FAR 52.203-6 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government".
What is the current version of FAR 52.203-6?
The current version is dated June 2020.
Where is FAR 52.203-6 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 3.503-2, Contract clause.
When was FAR 52.203-6 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revision of Definition of “Commercial Item”" (86 FR 61017), published Nov 4, 2021 and effective Dec 6, 2021.
Are changes to FAR 52.203-6 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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