252.217-7008 Bonds.
Prescription and Applicability
DFARS Prescription, 217.7104(a)
(a) Use the following clauses in solicitations for, and in, master agreements for repair and alteration of vessels:
(1) 252.217-7003, Changes.
(2) 252.217-7004, Job Orders and Compensation.
(3) 252.217-7005, Inspection and Manner of Doing Work.
(4) 252.217-7006, Title.
(5) 252.217-7007, Payments.
(6) 252.217-7008, Bonds.
(7) 252.217-7009, Default.
(8) 252.217-7010, Performance.
(9) 252.217-7011, Access to Vessel.
(10) 252.217-7012, Liability and Insurance.
(11) 252.217-7013, Guarantees.
(12) 252.217-7014, Discharge of Liens.
(13) 252.217-7015, Safety and Health.
(14) 252.217-7016, Plant Protection, as applicable. (b)(1) Incorporate in solicitations for, and in, job orders, the clauses in the master agreement, and any other clauses on subjects not covered by the master agreement, but applicable to the job order to be awarded.
(2) Use the clause at 252.217-7016, Plant Protection, in job orders where performance is to occur at the contractor's facility.
Current Text
252.217-7008 Bonds.
As prescribed in 217.7104(a), use the following clause:
Bonds (DEC 1991)
(a) If the solicitation requires an offeror to submit a bid bond, the Offeror may furnish, instead, an annual bid bond (or evidence thereof) or an annual performance and payment bond (or evidence thereof).
(b) If the solicitation does not require a bid bond, the Offeror shall not include in the price any contingency to cover the premium of such a bond.
(c) Even if the solicitation does not require bonds, the Contracting Officer may nevertheless require a performance and payment bond, in form, amount, and with a surety acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Where performance and payment bond is required, the offer price shall be increased upon the award of the job order in an amount not to exceed the premium of a corporate surety bond.
(d) If any surety upon any bond furnished in connection with a job order under this agreement fails to submit requested reports as to its financial condition or otherwise becomes unacceptable to the Government, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to furnish whatever additional security the Contracting Officer determines necessary to protect the interests of the Government and of persons supplying labor or materials in the performance of the work contemplated under the Master Agreement.
(End of clause)
Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause
Class Deviation 2026-O0027, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 17)
- Status: Active
- Date Issued: 2026-02-01
- Change type: MODIFIED
- Action: Modified by RFO class deviation
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