Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
A solicitation provision under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section K (Representations & certifications).
Removed and reserved by the RFO Part 4 model deviation; consolidated into new FAR Part 40 clause 52.240-90. Old 52.204 number is [Reserved].
Now carried by FAR 52.240-90.
52.204-24 is still in force at any agency that has not adopted the deviation, prescribed as described below. See the Part 40 security clauses for which agencies have adopted it and when.
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Required by 4.2105(a): Section 889 representation applies to all solicitations, including those at or below the micro-purchase threshold. May be omitted only where the annual 52.204-26 (or 52.212-3(v)) representation in SAM covers the offeror.
Prescription
The FAR directs use of 52.204-24 at 4.2105(a) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 52.204-24 is on acquisition.gov: View FAR 52.204-24 →
Frequently asked questions
Is FAR 52.204-24 still required?
Removed and reserved by the RFO Part 4 model deviation; consolidated into new FAR Part 40 clause 52.240-90. Old 52.204 number is [Reserved]. The requirement is now carried by FAR 52.240-90. It remains in force at any agency that has not adopted the deviation.
When does FAR 52.204-24 apply?
Required by 4.2105(a): Section 889 representation applies to all solicitations, including those at or below the micro-purchase threshold. May be omitted only where the annual 52.204-26 (or 52.212-3(v)) representation in SAM covers the offeror.
Where is FAR 52.204-24 prescribed?
The FAR prescribes 52.204-24 at 4.2105(a). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is FAR 52.204-24 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment, is a solicitation provision under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Is FAR 52.204-24 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
52.204-24 is typically set out in full text in the solicitation.
Where can I read the official text of FAR 52.204-24?
The full, authoritative text of 52.204-24 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
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