FAR 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Oct 2016 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.204-12
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- October 2016
- Prescribed in
- FAR 4.607(c)
- Last amended
- 81 FR 67736 Effective Oct 31, 2016
- 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 4.607(c), insert the following clause:
Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance (Oct 2016)
(a) Definition. Unique entity identifier, as used in this clause, means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.
(b) The Contractor shall ensure that the unique entity identifier is maintained with the entity designated at the System for Award Management (SAM) for establishment of the unique entity identifier throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the unique entity identifier to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A change in the unique entity identifier does not necessarily require a novation be accomplished.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, and 53 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.204-12?
FAR 52.204-12 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance".
What is the current version of FAR 52.204-12?
The current version is dated October 2016.
Where is FAR 52.204-12 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 4.607(c), Solicitation provisions and contract clause.
When was FAR 52.204-12 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Unique Identification of Entities Receiving Federal Awards" (81 FR 67736), published Sep 30, 2016 and effective Oct 31, 2016.
Are changes to FAR 52.204-12 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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