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DFARS Clause ACTIVE

252.237-7017

Individual laundry.
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Effective Date
DEC 1991
Active Deviations
1
Versions
2 (since 2016-12-22)
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This clause is modified by 1 active class deviation
  • 2026-O0023 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37)
    Add clause 252.237-7017
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252.237-7017 Individual laundry.

As prescribed in 237.7101(f), use the following clause:

Individual Laundry (DEC 1991)

(a) The Contractor shall provide laundry service under this contract on both a unit bundle and on a piece-rate bundle basis for individual personnel.

(b) The total number of pieces listed in the "Estimated Quantity" column in the schedule is the estimated amount of individual laundry for this contract. The estimate is for information only and is not a representation of the amount of individual laundry to be ordered. Individuals may elect whether or not to use the laundry services.

(c) Charges for individual laundry will be on a per unit bundle or a piece-rate basis. The Contractor shall provide individual laundry bundle delivery tickets for use by the individuals in designating whether the laundry is a unit bundle or a piece-rate bundle. An individual laundry bundle will be accompanied by a delivery ticket listing the contents of the bundle.

(d) The maximum number of pieces to be allowed per bundle is as specified in the schedule and as follows—

(1)
Bundle consisting of 26 pieces, including laundry bag.
This bundle will contain approximately ________ pieces of outer garments which shall be starched and pressed. Outer garments include, but are not limited to, shirts, trousers, jackets, dresses, and coats.

(2)
Bundle consisting of 13 pieces, including laundry bag.
This bundle will contain approximately ________ pieces of outer garments which shall be starched and pressed. Outer garments include, but are not limited to, shirts, trousers, jackets, dresses, and coats.

(End of clause)

[56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 71 FR 3416, Jan. 23, 2006]
RFO
Prescription superseded under the RFO

The prescription shown below is from the codified eCFR. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul relocates this clause's prescription as follows:

  • 237.7101 → 237.7803 (prescriptive text also revised)

See the deviation memorandum for the current prescription authority.

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R-DFARS Prescription Source

This clause is prescribed in the R-DFARS by the following deviation:

  • 2026-O0023 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37) (DFARS Part 237)
    Add clause 252.237-7017
237.7101(f)
(f) Use the clause at 252.237-7017, Individual Laundry, in solicitations and contracts for laundry and dry cleaning services to be provided to individual personnel.
(1) Insert the number of pieces of outer garments in paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of the clause.
(2) The number of pieces and composition of a bundle in paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of the clause may be modified to meet local conditions.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 03:16 UTC. Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.

Regulatory Stack

The layers of regulation that govern this clause, from the FAR prescription through agency-specific supplements and any active deviations.

R-DFARS R-DFARS Prescription Per Deviation 2026-O0023 (DFARS Part 237)
2026-O0023: DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37) — DFARS Part 237

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DFARS DFARS Supplement (eCFR) ⚠ May be superseded by RFO 237.7101(f)
(f) Use the clause at 252.237-7017, Individual Laundry, in solicitations and contracts for laundry and dry cleaning services to be provided to individual personnel.
(1) Insert the number of pieces of outer garments in paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of the clause.
(2) The number of pieces and composition of a bundle in paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of the clause may be modified to meet local conditions.

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Version History

Version history is sourced from the codified eCFR. Changes published only as class deviations or by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul do not appear here until they are incorporated into the eCFR. For RFO-driven changes see the RFO Version tab and any active deviations cited above.

2 versions tracked from 2016-12-22 to 2022-05-26.
MAY 2022 May 26, 2022 CURRENT
Removed in this version
Added in this version
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DEC 2016 (previous)
MAY 2022 (current)
1 added, 1 removed
(1)
(1) Bundle consisting of 26 pieces, including laundry bag. This bundle will contain approximately ____ pieces of outer garments which shall be starched and pressed. Outer garments include, but are not limited to, shirts, trousers, jackets, dresses, and coats.
(1)
(1) Bundle consisting of 26 pieces, including laundry bag. This bundle will contain approximately ________ pieces of outer garments which shall be starched and pressed. Outer garments include, but are not limited to, shirts, trousers, jackets, dresses, and coats.
1 added, 1 removed
(2)
(2) Bundle consisting of 13 pieces, including laundry bag. This bundle will contain approximately ____ pieces of outer garments which shall be starched and pressed. Outer garments include, but are not limited to, shirts, trousers, jackets, dresses, and coats. …
(2)
(2) Bundle consisting of 13 pieces, including laundry bag. This bundle will contain approximately ________ pieces of outer garments which shall be starched and pressed. Outer garments include, but are not limited to, shirts, trousers, jackets, dresses, and coats. …
DEC 2016 December 22, 2016 SUBSTANTIVE
Earliest version available from the eCFR

Active Class Deviations

2026-O0023
DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37) Add clause 252.237-7017
MODIFIED
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