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252.239-7009

Representation of use of cloud computing.
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Effective Date
SEP 2015
Active Deviations
3
Versions
2 (since 2016-12-22)
DEV
This clause is modified by 3 active class deviations
  • 2026-O0028 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 12)
  • 2026-O0024 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 39)
    Add clause 252.239-7009
  • 2026-O0002 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 1)
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252.239-7009 Representation of use of cloud computing.

As prescribed in 239.7604(a), use the following provision:

Representation of Use of Cloud Computing (SEP 2015)

(a)
Definition. Cloud computing,
as used in this provision, means a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (
e.g.,
networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. This includes other commercial terms, such as on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. It also includes commercial offerings for software-as-a-service, infrastructure-as-a-service, and platform-as-a-service.

(b) The Offeror shall indicate by checking the appropriate blank in paragraph (c) of this provision whether the use of cloud computing is anticipated under the resultant contract.

(c)
Representation.
The Offeror represents that it—

____Does anticipate that cloud computing services will be used in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation.

____Does not anticipate that cloud computing services will be used in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

[80 FR 51745, Aug. 26, 2015, as amended at 80 FR 56930, Sept. 21, 2015; 80 FR 74695, Nov. 30, 2015]
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Prescription superseded under the RFO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:

  • 212.301212.205-70 (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-O0024 — DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 39) (DFARS Part 239)
    Add clause 252.239-7009
239.7604(a)
(a) Use the provision at 252.239-7009 , Representation of Use of Cloud Computing, in solicitations, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, for information technology services.
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-O0024 (DFARS Part 239)
2026-O0024: DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 39) — DFARS Part 239

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DFARS DFARS Supplement (eCFR) ⚠ May be superseded by RFO 239.7604(a)
(a) Use the provision at 252.239-7009 , Representation of Use of Cloud Computing, in solicitations, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, for information technology services.

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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
Unchanged
DEC 2016 (previous)
MAY 2022 (current)
3 added, 4 removed
(c)
(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it - __Does anticipate that cloud computing services will be used in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation. __Does not anticipate that cloud computing services will be used in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation. (End of provision)
(c)
(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it— ____Does anticipate that cloud computing services will be used in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation. ____Does not anticipate that cloud computing services will be used in the performance of any contract or subcontract resulting from this solicitation. (End of provision)
DEC 2016 December 22, 2016 SUBSTANTIVE
Earliest version available from the eCFR

Active Class Deviations

DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 12) Modify clause 252.239-7009
MODIFIED
DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 39) Add clause 252.239-7009
MODIFIED
DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 1) Modify clause 252.239-7009
MODIFIED

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252.239-7010
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