Continuity of Services
A contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section I (Contract clauses).
Does 52.237-3 apply to your acquisition? ArcClause builds your full FAR and agency-supplement matrix, every row carrying the prescription behind it. Free, no login.
Build my matrix →When it applies
May be used (FAR 37.802-5(c)) in service contracts when the services are vital and must continue without interruption and the Government anticipates transition difficulty — surfaced as CO discretion (a CO judgment).
Prescription
The FAR directs use of 52.237-3 at 37.802-5(c) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 52.237-3 is on acquisition.gov: View FAR 52.237-3 →
Frequently asked questions
When does FAR 52.237-3 apply?
May be used (FAR 37.802-5(c)) in service contracts when the services are vital and must continue without interruption and the Government anticipates transition difficulty — surfaced as CO discretion (a CO judgment).
Where is FAR 52.237-3 prescribed?
The FAR prescribes 52.237-3 at 37.802-5(c). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is FAR 52.237-3 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
52.237-3, Continuity of Services, is a contract clause under the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Is FAR 52.237-3 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
52.237-3 is typically incorporated by reference in the contract.
Where can I read the official text of FAR 52.237-3?
The full, authoritative text of 52.237-3 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
ArcClause builds a complete FAR/DFARS clause matrix for your acquisition automatically — enter your parameters and it selects every applicable provision and clause, including 52.237-3 when triggered. It is free to use at https://www.aframesolutions.com/arcclause.
Which clauses does your solicitation need?
Answer a short wizard and ArcClause builds your full FAR & agency-supplement matrix, with the prescription behind every row, aware of both the legacy FAR and the FAR Overhaul deviations your agency has adopted. Get it emailed to you as Word & Excel. Free, no login.