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252.237-7018 Special definitions of Government property.

Prescription and Applicability

DFARS Prescription, 237.7101(g)

(g) Use the clause at 252.237-7018, Special Definitions of Government Property, in all solicitations and contracts for laundry and dry cleaning services.

Current Text

252.237-7018 Special definitions of Government property.

As prescribed in 237.7101(g), use the following clause:

Special Definitions of Government Property (DEC 1991)

Articles delivered to the Contractor to be laundered or dry-cleaned, including any articles which are actually owned by individual Government personnel, are Government-owned property, not Government-furnished property. Government-owned property does not fall under the requirements of any Government-furnished property clause of this contract.

(End of clause)

[56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 71 FR 3416, Jan. 23, 2006]

Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause

Class Deviation 2026-O0023, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37)

  • Status: Active
  • Date Issued: 2026-02-01
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Modified by RFO class deviation

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