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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.
52.244-4 Subcontractors and outside associates and consultants (Architect-engineer services).
As prescribed in 44.204(b), insert the following clause:
Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services) (AUG 1998)
Any subcontractors and outside associates or consultants required by the Contractor in connection with the services covered by the contract will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified and agreed to during negotiations. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written consent before making any substitution for these subcontractors, associates, or consultants.
(End of clause)
[48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 63 FR 34062, June 22, 1998]
44.204(b)
(b) The contracting officer may insert the clause at 52.244-4, Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services), in architect-engineer contracts.
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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(b) The contracting officer may insert the clause at 52.244-4, Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services), in architect-engineer contracts.
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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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52.244-4 Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services).
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
1 added, 1 removed
As prescribed in 44.204(b), insert the following clause:
As prescribed in 44.201-5(b), insert the following clause:
Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services) (AUG 1998)
Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services) (Aug 1998)
Any subcontractors and outside associates or consultants required by the Contractor in connection with the services covered by the contract will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified and agreed to during negotiations. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written consent before making any substitution for these subcontractors, associates, or consultants.
Any subcontractors and outside associates or consultants required by the Contractor in connection with the services covered by the contract will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified and agreed to during negotiations. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s written consent before making any substitution for these subcontractors, associates, or consultants.
(End of clause)
(End of clause)
15 removed
[48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 63 FR 34062, June 22, 1998]
Prescription
No substantive changes. The RFO prescription is identical to the eCFR prescription.