Aerosols
A contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section I (Contract clauses).
Removed and reserved by the RFO Part 23 model deviation on revocation of E.O. 14057 (Aerosols). Not prescribed under the RFO regime.
52.223-20 is still in force at any agency that has not adopted the deviation, prescribed as described below. See Part 23 after E.O. 14057 for which agencies have adopted it and when.
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Per 23.109(d)(3), required for products that may contain high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or solvent, or maintenance/repair of electronic or mechanical devices. Include if applicable to the items or work.
Prescription
The FAR directs use of 52.223-20 at 23.109(d)(3) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 52.223-20 is on acquisition.gov: View FAR 52.223-20 →
Frequently asked questions
Is FAR 52.223-20 still required?
Removed and reserved by the RFO Part 23 model deviation on revocation of E.O. 14057 (Aerosols). Not prescribed under the RFO regime. It remains in force at any agency that has not adopted the deviation.
When does FAR 52.223-20 apply?
Per 23.109(d)(3), required for products that may contain high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or solvent, or maintenance/repair of electronic or mechanical devices. Include if applicable to the items or work.
Where is FAR 52.223-20 prescribed?
The FAR prescribes 52.223-20 at 23.109(d)(3). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is FAR 52.223-20 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
52.223-20, Aerosols, is a contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Is FAR 52.223-20 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
52.223-20 is typically incorporated by reference in the contract.
Where can I read the official text of FAR 52.223-20?
The full, authoritative text of 52.223-20 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
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