FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data

Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version

Facts

Citation
FAR 52.236-4
Type
Clause
Current version
April 1984
Prescribed in
FAR 36.504
Proposed changes
1
Text as of
FAC 2026-01
Official text
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Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this clause.

Text

As prescribed in 36.504 , insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price construction contract is contemplated and physical data (e.g., test borings, hydrographic, weather conditions data) will be furnished or made available to offerors. All information to be furnished or made available to offerors before award that pertains to the performance of the work should be identified in the clause. When paragraphs are not applicable they may be deleted.

Physical Data (Apr 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by [fill-in].

(b) Weather conditions [fill-in].

(c) Transportation facilities [fill-in]

(d) [fill-in].

(End of clause)

Proposed changes

Proposed rule Published Comments
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 14, 28, 36, and 52 91 FR 59534 · FAR Case 2026-010, Docket No. FAR-2026-0010, Sequence No. 1 Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found

Quick answers

What is FAR 52.236-4?

FAR 52.236-4 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Physical Data".

What is the current version of FAR 52.236-4?

The current version is dated April 1984.

Where is FAR 52.236-4 prescribed?

It is prescribed in FAR 36.504, Physical data.

Are changes to FAR 52.236-4 proposed?

One proposed change has no final rule yet.

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