FAR 52.211-5 Material Requirements
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Aug 2000 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.211-5
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- August 2000
- Prescribed in
- FAR 11.302
- Last amended
- 89 FR 30212 Effective May 22, 2024
- 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 11.302 , insert the following clause:
Material Requirements (Aug 2000)
(a) Definitions.
As used in this clause-
New means composed of previously unused components, whether manufactured from virgin material, recovered material in the form of raw material, or materials and by-products generated from, and reused within, an original manufacturing process; provided that the supplies meet contract requirements, including but not limited to, performance, reliability, and life expectancy.
Reconditioned means restored to the original normal operating condition by readjustments and material replacement.
Recovered material means waste materials and by-products recovered or diverted from solid waste, but the term does not include those materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process.
Remanufactured means factory rebuilt to original specifications.
Virgin material means- (1) Previously unused raw material, including previously unused copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, iron, other metal or metal ore; or (2) Any undeveloped resource that is, or with new technology will become, a source of raw materials.
(b) Unless this contract otherwise requires virgin material or supplies composed of or manufactured from virgin material, the Contractor shall provide supplies that are new, reconditioned, or remanufactured, as defined in this clause.
(c) A proposal to provide unused former Government surplus property shall include a complete description of the material, the quantity, the name of the Government agency from which acquired, and the date of acquisition.
(d) A proposal to provide used, reconditioned, or remanufactured supplies shall include a detailed description of such supplies and shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.
(e) Used, reconditioned, or remanufactured supplies, or unused former Government surplus property, may be used in contract performance if the Contractor has proposed the use of such supplies, and the Contracting Officer has authorized their use.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws | Closed Sep 19, 2025No final rule found |
Terms defined
- New
- Reconditioned
- Recovered material
- Remanufactured
- Virgin material
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.211-5?
FAR 52.211-5 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Material Requirements".
What is the current version of FAR 52.211-5?
The current version is dated August 2000.
Where is FAR 52.211-5 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 11.302, Contract clause.
When was FAR 52.211-5 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Sustainable Procurement" (89 FR 30212), published Apr 22, 2024 and effective May 22, 2024.
Are changes to FAR 52.211-5 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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