52.214-34
Submission of Offers in the English Language
All offers must be submitted in English or they will be automatically rejected from consideration.
Overview
FAR 52.214-34 requires that all offers submitted in response to a government solicitation must be in the English language. Any offer received in a language other than English is automatically rejected and will not be considered for award. This provision ensures clarity, consistency, and legal enforceability in the contracting process by standardizing the language of all submissions.
Key Rules
- Submission Language Requirement
- All offers must be submitted in English; no exceptions are allowed.
- Automatic Rejection
- Offers submitted in any language other than English will be rejected without further consideration.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must include this provision in applicable solicitations and enforce the rejection of non-English offers.
- Contractors: Must ensure their offers are fully prepared and submitted in English.
- Agencies: Should monitor compliance and provide guidance as needed.
Practical Implications
- This provision exists to prevent misunderstandings and legal complications arising from language barriers in federal contracts.
- Contractors must pay close attention to the language of their submissions to avoid automatic disqualification.
- Common pitfalls include submitting supporting documents or forms in another language, which will result in rejection of the entire offer.