Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
A solicitation provision under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Eliminated by the RFO Part 12 model deviation text: there is no consolidated commercial reps-and-certs provision. Representations are incorporated individually per Table 12-2 of RFO 12.205(a)(3), generally via SAM annual representations.
52.212-3 is still in force at any agency that has not adopted the deviation, prescribed as described below.
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Required by 12.301(b)(2): offerors must complete the commercial representations and certifications (or maintain them annually in SAM).
Prescription
The FAR directs use of 52.212-3 at 12.301(b)(2) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 52.212-3 is on acquisition.gov: View FAR 52.212-3 →
Frequently asked questions
Is FAR 52.212-3 still required?
Eliminated by the RFO Part 12 model deviation text: there is no consolidated commercial reps-and-certs provision. Representations are incorporated individually per Table 12-2 of RFO 12.205(a)(3), generally via SAM annual representations. It remains in force at any agency that has not adopted the deviation.
When does FAR 52.212-3 apply?
Required by 12.301(b)(2): offerors must complete the commercial representations and certifications (or maintain them annually in SAM).
Where is FAR 52.212-3 prescribed?
The FAR prescribes 52.212-3 at 12.301(b)(2). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is FAR 52.212-3 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is a solicitation provision under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Is FAR 52.212-3 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
52.212-3 is typically incorporated by reference in the solicitation.
Where can I read the official text of FAR 52.212-3?
The full, authoritative text of 52.212-3 is published on acquisition.gov.
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