52.215-6
Place of Performance
Offerors must disclose and provide details for any alternate locations used to perform contract work, ensuring transparency and compliance with solicitation requirements.
Overview
FAR 52.215-6, Place of Performance, requires offerors or respondents to disclose whether they intend to use any plants or facilities at addresses different from their own when performing a contract. If so, they must provide detailed information about those locations and the owners/operators of those facilities. This provision ensures transparency regarding where contract work will be performed and who controls the facilities involved, which can impact contract administration, security, and compliance.
Key Rules
- Disclosure Requirement
- Offerors must indicate if they intend to use facilities at addresses different from their own for contract performance.
- Detailed Information Submission
- If intending to use other facilities, offerors must provide the street address, city, state, county, ZIP code, and the name and address of the owner/operator if different from the offeror.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must include this provision in solicitations as prescribed and review submitted information for compliance.
- Contractors/Offerors: Must accurately complete the provision, indicating intent and providing required details if applicable.
- Agencies: Ensure the provision is enforced and information is used for contract oversight and risk assessment.
Practical Implications
- This provision helps agencies assess risks related to contract performance locations, such as security, labor, or compliance issues.
- Contractors must be diligent in identifying all locations used for performance, including subcontractor or third-party facilities.
- Failure to disclose accurate information can lead to compliance issues or contract disputes.