52.232-3 Payments under Personal Services Contracts
Source: FAR 52.232-3 on acquisition.gov
FAR 52.232-3 ensures personal services contractors are paid for their work and authorized travel expenses upon proper documentation and compliance with contract terms.
Overview
FAR 52.232-3 outlines the payment procedures for contractors performing under personal services contracts. This clause requires the government to pay contractors for services rendered at the rates specified in the contract schedule, contingent upon the submission of proper invoices or time statements. Additionally, contractors are entitled to per diem payments for travel away from their home or regular place of employment, as well as reimbursement for transportation expenses if these are specified in the contract schedule. The clause must be tailored to reflect agency-specific payment due dates and is inserted into solicitations and contracts for personal services as prescribed by FAR 32.111(a)(3).
Key Rules
- Payment for Services Rendered
- Contractors are paid at the contractually agreed rates upon submission of proper documentation.
- Per Diem for Travel
- Contractors receive a per diem in lieu of subsistence for authorized travel days, following Federal Travel Regulations.
- Reimbursement of Transportation Expenses
- Transportation costs are reimbursed if provided for in the contract schedule.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure the clause is included in applicable contracts and payment due dates align with agency regulations.
- Contractors: Submit accurate invoices or time statements and comply with travel and expense documentation requirements.
- Agencies: Oversee compliance with payment terms and travel reimbursement policies.
Practical Implications
- This clause ensures timely and accurate payment for personal services contractors, including travel-related expenses.
- Contractors must maintain thorough documentation to support payment claims.
- Common issues include improper invoice submission or insufficient travel documentation, which can delay payments.
As prescribed in 32.111(a)(3), insert the following clause, appropriately modified with respect to payment due dates in accordance with agency regulations, in solicitations and contracts for personal services:
Payments under Personal Services Contracts (Apr 1984)
The Government shall pay the Contractor for the services performed by the Contractor, as set forth in the Schedule of this contract, at the rates prescribed, upon the submission by the Contractor of proper invoices or time statements to the office or officer designated and at the time provided for in this contract. The Government shall also pay the Contractor-
(a) A per diem rate in lieu of subsistence for each day the Contractor is in a travel status away from home or regular place of employment in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (41 CFR 101-7) as authorized in appropriate Travel Orders; and
(b) Any other transportation expenses if provided for in the Schedule.
(End of clause)