FAR 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.246-1
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 46.301
- 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 46.301 , insert the following clause:
Contractor Inspection Requirements (Apr 1984)
The Contractor is responsible for performing or having performed all inspections and tests necessary to substantiate that the supplies or services furnished under this contract conform to contract requirements, including any applicable technical requirements for specified manufacturers’ parts. This clause takes precedence over any Government inspection and testing required in the contract’s specifications, except for specialized inspections or tests specified to be performed solely by the Government.
(End of clause)
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.246-1?
FAR 52.246-1 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Contractor Inspection Requirements".
What is the current version of FAR 52.246-1?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.246-1 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 46.301, Contractor inspection requirements.
Are changes to FAR 52.246-1 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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