FAR 52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Aug 2024 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.244-5
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- August 2024
- Prescribed in
- FAR 44.204(c)
- Last amended
- 89 FR 61338 Effective Aug 29, 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 44.204(c), insert the following clause:
Competition in Subcontracting (Aug 2024)
(a) The Contractor shall select subcontractors (including suppliers) on a competitive basis to the maximum practical extent consistent with the objectives and requirements of the contract.
(b) If the Contractor is an approved mentor under the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program (10 U.S.C. 4902), the Contractor may award subcontracts under this contract on a noncompetitive basis to its protégés.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments |
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 52.244-5?
FAR 52.244-5 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Competition in Subcontracting".
What is the current version of FAR 52.244-5?
The current version is dated August 2024.
Where is FAR 52.244-5 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 44.204(c), Contract clauses.
When was FAR 52.244-5 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments" (89 FR 61338), published Jul 30, 2024 and effective Aug 29, 2024.
Are changes to FAR 52.244-5 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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