52.204-12

Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance.

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Effective Date

OCT 2016

Active Deviations

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Versions

1 (since 2017-01-01)

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52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance.

As prescribed in 4.607(c), insert the following clause:

Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance (OCT 2016)

(a)
Definition. Unique entity identifier,
as used in this clause, means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See
www.sam.gov
for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b) The Contractor shall ensure that the unique entity identifier is maintained with the entity designated at the System for Award Management (SAM) for establishment of the unique entity identifier throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the unique entity identifier to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A change in the unique entity identifier does not necessarily require a novation be accomplished.

(End of clause)

[81 FR 67739, Sept. 30, 2016]

4.607(c)

(c) Insert the clause at 52.204-12, Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance, in solicitations and resulting contracts that contain the provision at 52.204-6, Unique Entity Identifier.

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FAR FAR Prescription 4.607(c)

(c) Insert the clause at 52.204-12, Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance, in solicitations and resulting contracts that contain the provision at 52.204-6, Unique Entity Identifier.

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