52.208-6 Marking of Leased Vehicles
Source: FAR 52.208-6 on acquisition.gov
Government-leased vehicles must be clearly identified with nonpermanent markings, and contractor identification must not imply government endorsement or advertising.
Overview
FAR 52.208-6, "Marking of Leased Vehicles," establishes requirements for the identification of motor vehicles leased by the government, except those leased in foreign countries. The clause allows the government to apply nonpermanent, removable markings or decals to leased vehicles for agency identification. It also permits contractors to use temporary placards for vehicle identification, provided these do not reference the contractor in a way that could be seen as government endorsement or advertising.
Key Rules
- Government Markings
- The government may place nonpermanent, removable markings or decals on leased vehicles to identify the using agency.
- Contractor Placards
- Contractors may use temporary placards for vehicle identification, but these must not reference the contractor in a manner that could be interpreted as government endorsement or advertising.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must include this clause in applicable solicitations and contracts for leasing motor vehicles (except in foreign countries).
- Contractors: Must allow government markings and ensure any contractor placards comply with the restrictions on advertising and endorsement.
- Agencies: Must ensure markings used are nonpermanent and removable without damaging the vehicle.
Practical Implications
- This clause ensures clear identification of government-leased vehicles while protecting contractors from unintended government endorsement. Contractors must be careful with the content of any identification placards to avoid compliance issues. Failure to comply could result in contract disputes or removal of noncompliant placards.
As prescribed in 8.1104(c), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for leasing motor vehicles, unless the motor vehicles are leased in foreign countries:
Marking of Leased Vehicles (Apr 1984)
(a) The Government may place nonpermanent markings or decals, identifying the using agency, on each side, and on the front and rear bumpers, of any motor vehicle leased under this contract. The Government shall use markings or decals that are removable without damage to the vehicle.
(b) The Contractor may use placards for temporary identification of vehicles except that the placards may not contain any references to the Contractor that may be construed as advertising or endorsement by the Government of the Contractor.
(End of clause)