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FAR 252.237-7997 — Notice of Special Standards of Responsibility (RFO-only)

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252.237-7997 Notice of Special Standards of Responsibility

Type: Clause (RFO-only)

Prescribing part: FAR Part 237

Source: acquisition.gov RFO Part 52

This clause was introduced by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (EO 14275) and does not appear in the codified eCFR. It applies to contracts using the RFO model.

RFO Prescription

As prescribed in 237.470(e)(1), insert the following provision:

Current Text (RFO)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBILITY
(DEVIATION 2026-O0026)(FEB 2026)

(a) To be determined responsible, the Offeror must meet the general standards of
responsibility set forth at FAR 9.104-1 and the following criteria, as described in
Chapter 3, General Standards, of "Government Auditing Standards."

(1) Qualifications;

(2) Independence; and

(3) Quality Control.

(b) "Government Auditing Standards" is issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States. To obtain a digital copy or for more information on obtaining a hardcopy
of the "Government Auditing Standards," see website: https://www.gao.gov/yellowbook.

(c) The apparently successful Offeror, before award, shall give the Contracting
Officer evidence that it is licensed by the cognizant licensing authority in the state or
other political jurisdiction where the Offeror operates its professional practice.

(End of provision)