FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Oct 1997 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.215-8
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- October 1997
- Prescribed in
- FAR 15.209(h)
- 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 15.209(h), insert the following clause:
Order of Precedence-uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997)
Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
(a) The Schedule (excluding the specifications).
(b) Representations and other instructions.
(c) Contract clauses.
(d) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.
(e) The specifications.
(End of clause)
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 |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.215-8?
FAR 52.215-8 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format".
What is the current version of FAR 52.215-8?
The current version is dated October 1997.
Where is FAR 52.215-8 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 15.209(h), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
Are changes to FAR 52.215-8 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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