FAR 52.247-5 Familiarization with Conditions
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.247-5
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 47.207-1(d)
- 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 47.207-1(d), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services to ensure that offerors become familiar with conditions under which and where the services will be performed:
Familiarization with Conditions (Apr 1984)
The offeror shall become familiar with all available information regarding difficulties that may be encountered and the conditions, including safety precautions, under which the work must be accomplished under the contract. The offeror shall not be relieved from assuming all responsibility for properly estimating the difficulties and the cost of performing the services required in this contract because the offeror failed to investigate the conditions or to become acquainted with all information concerning the services to be performed.
(End of clause)
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.247-5?
FAR 52.247-5 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Familiarization with Conditions".
What is the current version of FAR 52.247-5?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.247-5 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 47.207-1(d), Qualifications of offerors.
Are changes to FAR 52.247-5 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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