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252.239-7002 Access.

Type: Clause

Prescribed in: 239.7411(a)

Current version date: DEC 1991

Prescription and Applicability

DFARS Prescription, 239.7411(a)

(a) In addition to other appropriate FAR and DFARS clauses, use the following clauses in solicitations, contracts, and basic agreements for telecommunications services. Modify the clauses only if necessary to meet the requirements of a governmental regulatory agency.
(1) 252.239-7002 , Access.
(2) 252.239-7004 , Orders for Facilities and Services.

(3) 252.239-7007 , Cancellation or Termination of Orders.

Current Text

252.239-7002 Access.

As prescribed in 239.7411(a), use the following clause:

Access (DEC 1991)

(a) Subject to military security regulations, the Government shall permit the Contractor access at all reasonable times to Contractor furnished facilities. However, if the Government is unable to permit access, the Government at its own risk and expense shall maintain these facilities and the Contractor shall not be responsible for the service involving any of these facilities during the period of nonaccess, unless the service failure results from the Contractor's fault or negligence.

(b) During periods when the Government does not permit Contractor access, the Government will reimburse the Contractor at mutually acceptable rates for the loss of or damage to the equipment due to the fault or negligence of the Government. Failure to agree shall be a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(End of clause)

Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause

Class Deviation 2026-O0024, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 39)

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

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Reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.239-7002