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The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul has published a revised version of this clause. The RFO version supersedes the eCFR text below for contracts using the RFO model; see the RFO deviation for applicability.
52.214-29 Order of Precedence—Sealed Bidding.
As prescribed in 14.201-7(d), insert the following clause:
Order of Precedence—Sealed Bidding (JAN 1986)
Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) the Schedule (excluding the specifications); (b) representations and other instructions; (c) contract clauses; (d) other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and (e) the specifications.
(End of clause)
[51 FR 2666, Jan. 17, 1986, as amended at 60 FR 48218, Sept. 18, 1995]
14.201-7(d)
(d) When contracting by sealed bidding the contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.214-29, Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding, in solicitations and contracts to which the uniform contract format applies.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 03:16 UTC.
Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.
Regulatory Stack
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(d) When contracting by sealed bidding the contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.214-29, Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding, in solicitations and contracts to which the uniform contract format applies.
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RFO Version
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Clause Text
Substantive changes. The RFO version differs materially from the eCFR text.
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52.214-29 Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
1 added, 1 removed
As prescribed in 14.201-7(d), insert the following clause:
As prescribed in 14.208(d), insert the following clause:
Order of Precedence—Sealed Bidding (JAN 1986)
Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding (Jan 1986)
24 removed
Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) the Schedule (excluding the specifications); (b) representations and other instructions; (c) contract clauses; (d) other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and (e) the specifications.
Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
6 added
(a)
(a)
(a) The Schedule (excluding the specifications);
5 added
(b)
(b)
(b) Representations and other instructions;
3 added
(c)
(c)
(c) Contract clauses;
7 added
(d)
(d)
(d) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and
3 added
(e)
(e)
(e) The specifications.
(End of clause)
(End of clause)
15 removed
[51 FR 2666, Jan. 17, 1986, as amended at 60 FR 48218, Sept. 18, 1995]
Prescription
Substantive changes. The RFO prescription differs materially from the eCFR prescription.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
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52.214-29 Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding.: Prescription
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
1 added, 10 removed
(d)
(d) When contracting by sealed bidding the contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.214-29, Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding, in solicitations and contracts to which the uniform contract format applies.
(d)
(d) Insert the clause at 52.214-29, Order of Precedence—Sealed Bidding, in solicitations and contracts to which the uniform contract format applies.