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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.
View RFO version52.225-14 Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract. As prescribed in 25.1103(b), insert the following clause: Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (FEB 2000) In the event of inconsistency between any terms of this contract and any translation into another language, the English language meaning shall control. (End of clause) [64 FR 72440, Dec. 27, 1999]
25.1103(b)
(b) Translations. Insert the clause at 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract, in solicitations and contracts if anticipating translation into another language.
DFARS Supplementary Guidance
225.1103
(1) Unless the contracting officer knows that the prospective contractor is not a domestic concern, use the clause at 252.225-7005, Identification of Expenditures in the United States, in solicitations and contracts that--
(i) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and
(ii) Are for the acquisition of-- (A) Supplies for use outside the United States; (B) Construction to be performed outside the United States; or (C) Services to be performed primarily outside the United States.
(2) Use the clause at 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English, in solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.
(3) Use the provision at 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform, in solicitations when contract performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country. If the solicitation includes the provision at FAR 52.204-7, do not separately list the provision 252.225-7042 in the solicitation.
(4) Unless an exception in 225.770-3 applies, use the clause at 252.225-7007 , Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, involving the delivery of items covered by the United States Munitions List or the 600 series of the Commerce Control List.
(i) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and
(ii) Are for the acquisition of-- (A) Supplies for use outside the United States; (B) Construction to be performed outside the United States; or (C) Services to be performed primarily outside the United States.
(2) Use the clause at 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English, in solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.
(3) Use the provision at 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform, in solicitations when contract performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country. If the solicitation includes the provision at FAR 52.204-7, do not separately list the provision 252.225-7042 in the solicitation.
(4) Unless an exception in 225.770-3 applies, use the clause at 252.225-7007 , Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, involving the delivery of items covered by the United States Munitions List or the 600 series of the Commerce Control List.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 03:16 UTC.
Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.
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Overhauled clause text
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FAR
FAR Prescription
25.1103(b)
(b) Translations. Insert the clause at 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract, in solicitations and contracts if anticipating translation into another language.
DFARS
DFARS Supplement (eCFR)
225.1103
(1) Unless the contracting officer knows that the prospective contractor is not a domestic concern, use the clause at 252.225-7005, Identification of Expenditures in the United States, in solicitations and contracts that--
(i) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and
(ii) Are for the acquisition of-- (A) Supplies for use outside the United States; (B) Construction to be performed outside the United States; or (C) Services to be performed primarily outside the United States.
(2) Use the clause at 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English, in solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.
(3) Use the provision at 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform, in solicitations when contract performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country. If the solicitation includes the provision at FAR 52.204-7, do not separately list the provision 252.225-7042 in the solicitation.
(4) Unless an exception in 225.770-3 applies, use the clause at 252.225-7007 , Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, involving the delivery of items covered by the United States Munitions List or the 600 series of the Commerce Control List.
(i) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and
(ii) Are for the acquisition of-- (A) Supplies for use outside the United States; (B) Construction to be performed outside the United States; or (C) Services to be performed primarily outside the United States.
(2) Use the clause at 252.225-7041, Correspondence in English, in solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.
(3) Use the provision at 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform, in solicitations when contract performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country. If the solicitation includes the provision at FAR 52.204-7, do not separately list the provision 252.225-7042 in the solicitation.
(4) Unless an exception in 225.770-3 applies, use the clause at 252.225-7007 , Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, involving the delivery of items covered by the United States Munitions List or the 600 series of the Commerce Control List.
Version History
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Clause Text
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52.225-14 Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract.
eCFR (codified)
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2 added, 2 removed
As prescribed in 25.1103(b), insert the following clause:
As prescribed at 25.603, insert the following clause:
6 removed
[64 FR 72440, Dec. 27, 1999]
Prescription
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eCFR (codified)
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52.225-14 Inconsistency between English Version and Translation of Contract.: Prescription
eCFR (codified)
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2 removed
(b)
(b) Translations. Insert the clause at 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract, in solicitations and contracts if anticipating translation into another language.
(b)
Insert the clause at 52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract, in solicitations and contracts if anticipating translation into another language.
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