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52.241-2

Order of Precedence—Utilities.
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Effective Date
FEB 1995
Active Deviations
Versions
1 (since 2017-01-01)
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52.241-2 Order of Precedence—Utilities.

As prescribed in 41.501(c)(1), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

Order of Precedence—Utilities (FEB 1995)

In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this contract (including the specifications) and any rate schedule, rider, or exhibit incorporated in this contract by reference or otherwise, or any of the Contractor's rules and regulations, the terms of this contract shall control.

(End of clause)

[59 FR 67023, Dec. 28, 1994]
41.501(c)
(c) The contracting officer shall insert in solicitations and contracts for utility services clauses substantially the same as the clauses at-

(1) 52.241-2, Order of Precedence-Utilities;

(2) 52.241-3, Scope and Duration of Contract;

(3) 52.241-4, Change in Class of Service;

(4) 52.241-5, Contractor's Facilities; and

(5) 52.241-6, Service Provisions.

DFARS Supplementary Guidance

241.501
(d) (1) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-7, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Regulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are subject to an independent regulatory body.
(2) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-8, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Unregulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are not subject to a regulatory body or are subject to a nonindependent regulatory body.
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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FAR FAR Prescription 41.501(c)
(c) The contracting officer shall insert in solicitations and contracts for utility services clauses substantially the same as the clauses at-

(1) 52.241-2, Order of Precedence-Utilities;

(2) 52.241-3, Scope and Duration of Contract;

(3) 52.241-4, Change in Class of Service;

(4) 52.241-5, Contractor's Facilities; and

(5) 52.241-6, Service Provisions.

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DFARS DFARS Supplement (eCFR) 241.501
(d) (1) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-7, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Regulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are subject to an independent regulatory body.
(2) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-8, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Unregulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are not subject to a regulatory body or are subject to a nonindependent regulatory body.

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Version History

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52.241-2 Order of Precedence-Utilities.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
6 removed
[59 FR 67023, Dec. 28, 1994]

Prescription

Substantive changes. The RFO prescription differs materially from the eCFR prescription.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
Unchanged
52.241-2 Order of Precedence-Utilities.: Prescription
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
21 removed
(c)
(c) The contracting officer shall insert in solicitations and contracts for utility services clauses substantially the same as the clauses at-
(c)
7 removed
(2)
(2) 52.241-3, Scope and Duration of Contract;
(2)
7 removed
(3)
(3) 52.241-4, Change in Class of Service;
(3)
5 removed
(4)
(4) 52.241-5, Contractor's Facilities; and
(4)
4 removed
(5)
(5) 52.241-6, Service Provisions.
(5)

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