Type of Contract
A solicitation provision under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section L (Instructions to offerors).
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Required by FAR 16.104: the solicitation states the contract type the Government contemplates (commercial acquisitions convey type through the 52.212-x family instead).
Prescription
The FAR directs use of 52.216-1 at 16.104 — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 52.216-1 is on acquisition.gov: View FAR 52.216-1 →
Frequently asked questions
When does FAR 52.216-1 apply?
Required by FAR 16.104: the solicitation states the contract type the Government contemplates (commercial acquisitions convey type through the 52.212-x family instead).
Where is FAR 52.216-1 prescribed?
The FAR prescribes 52.216-1 at 16.104. ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is FAR 52.216-1 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
52.216-1, Type of Contract, is a solicitation provision under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Is FAR 52.216-1 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
52.216-1 is typically incorporated by reference in the solicitation.
Where can I read the official text of FAR 52.216-1?
The full, authoritative text of 52.216-1 is published on acquisition.gov.
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