Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
A solicitation provision under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
When it applies
Required by RFO 12.205(a)(1) in solicitations for commercial products and commercial services. May be tailored to customary commercial practice except the statutory Debriefings paragraph.
Prescription
The FAR directs use of 52.212-1 at RFO 12.205(a)(1) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 52.212-1 is on acquisition.gov: View FAR 52.212-1 →
Frequently asked questions
When does FAR 52.212-1 apply?
Required by RFO 12.205(a)(1) in solicitations for commercial products and commercial services. May be tailored to customary commercial practice except the statutory Debriefings paragraph.
Where is FAR 52.212-1 prescribed?
The FAR prescribes 52.212-1 at RFO 12.205(a)(1). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is FAR 52.212-1 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is a solicitation provision under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Is FAR 52.212-1 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
52.212-1 is typically incorporated by reference in the solicitation.
Where can I read the official text of FAR 52.212-1?
The full, authoritative text of 52.212-1 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
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