FAR 52.236-23 Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.236-23
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 36.609-2(b)
- 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 36.609-2(b), insert the following clause:
Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor (Apr 1984)
(a) The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by the Contractor under this contract. The Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs, drawings, specifications, and other services.
(b) Neither the Government’s review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for, the services required under this contract shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this contract or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this contract, and the Contractor shall be and remain liable to the Government in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the Government caused by the Contractor’s negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this contract.
(c) The rights and remedies of the Government provided for under this contract are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.
(d) If the Contractor is comprised of more than one legal entity, each such entity shall be jointly and severally liable hereunder.
(End of clause)
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 14, 28, 36, and 52 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.236-23?
FAR 52.236-23 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor".
What is the current version of FAR 52.236-23?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.236-23 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 36.609-2(b), Redesign responsibility for design errors or deficiencies.
Are changes to FAR 52.236-23 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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