Ground and Flight Risk
A contract clause under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section I (Contract clauses).
When it applies
Applies (DFARS 228.371(b)) to DoD solicitations and contracts for the acquisition, development, production, modification, maintenance, repair, flight, or overhaul of aircraft owned by or to be delivered to the Government — allocates ground and flight risk.
Prescription
The DFARS directs use of 252.228-7001 at 228.371(b) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 252.228-7001 is on acquisition.gov: View DFARS 252.228-7001 →
Frequently asked questions
When does DFARS 252.228-7001 apply?
Applies (DFARS 228.371(b)) to DoD solicitations and contracts for the acquisition, development, production, modification, maintenance, repair, flight, or overhaul of aircraft owned by or to be delivered to the Government — allocates ground and flight risk.
Where is DFARS 252.228-7001 prescribed?
The DFARS prescribes 252.228-7001 at 228.371(b). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is DFARS 252.228-7001 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
252.228-7001, Ground and Flight Risk, is a contract clause under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Is DFARS 252.228-7001 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
252.228-7001 is typically incorporated by reference in the contract.
Where can I read the official text of DFARS 252.228-7001?
The full, authoritative text of 252.228-7001 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 252.228-7001 when triggered. It is free to use at https://www.aframesolutions.com/arcclause.
Which clauses does your solicitation need?
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