Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim
A contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section I (Contract clauses).
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Required by 33.205(b) in all solicitations and contracts.
Prescription
The FAR directs use of 52.233-4 at 33.205(b) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 52.233-4 is on acquisition.gov: View FAR 52.233-4 →
Frequently asked questions
When does FAR 52.233-4 apply?
Required by 33.205(b) in all solicitations and contracts.
Where is FAR 52.233-4 prescribed?
The FAR prescribes 52.233-4 at 33.205(b). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is FAR 52.233-4 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim, is a contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Is FAR 52.233-4 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
52.233-4 is typically incorporated by reference in the contract.
Where can I read the official text of FAR 52.233-4?
The full, authoritative text of 52.233-4 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
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