FAR 52.215-14 Integrity of Unit Prices
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Nov 2021 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.215-14
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- November 2021
- Prescribed in
- FAR 15.408(f)(1)
- 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 15.408(f)(1), insert the following clause:
Integrity of Unit Prices (Nov 2021)
(a) Any proposal submitted for the negotiation of prices for items of supplies shall distribute costs within contracts on a basis that ensures that unit prices are in proportion to the items’ base cost (e.g., manufacturing or acquisition costs). Any method of distributing costs to line items that distorts unit prices shall not be used. For example, distributing costs equally among line items is not acceptable except when there is little or no variation in base cost. Nothing in this paragraph requires submission of certified cost or pricing data not otherwise required by law or regulation.
(b) When requested by the Contracting Officer, the Offeror/Contractor shall also identify those supplies that it will not manufacture or to which it will not contribute significant value.
(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, less paragraph (b) of this clause, in all subcontracts for other than: acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101 on the date of subcontract award; construction or architect-engineer services under FAR part 36; utility services under FAR part 41; services where supplies are not required; commercial products and commercial services; and petroleum products.
(End of clause)
Alternate I (Oct 1997)
Alternate I (Oct 1997). As prescribed in 15.408 (f)(2), substitute the following paragraph (b) for paragraph (b) of the basic clause:
(b) The Offeror/Contractor shall also identify those supplies that it will not manufacture or to which it will not contribute significant value.
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 2.101 Definitions
- FAR Part 36 Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
- FAR Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.215-14?
FAR 52.215-14 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Integrity of Unit Prices".
What is the current version of FAR 52.215-14?
The current version is dated November 2021.
Where is FAR 52.215-14 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 15.408(f)(1), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
When was FAR 52.215-14 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 52.215-14 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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