# 252.245-7000 Government-furnished mapping, charting, and geodesy property.
Type: Clause
Prescribed in: 245.107(2)
Current version date: APR 2012

## Prescription and Applicability

### DFARS Prescription, 245.107(2)

(2) Use the clause at 252.245-7000, Government-Furnished Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy Property, in solicitations and contracts when mapping, charting, and geodesy property is to be furnished.
(3) Use the clause at 252.245-7003 , Contractor Property Management System Administration, in solicitations and contracts containing the clause at FAR 52.245-1, Government Property.
(4) Use the clause at 252.245-7005, Management and Reporting of Government Property, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, that contain the clause at FAR 52.245-1, Government Property.

## Current Text

252.245-7000 Government-furnished mapping, charting, and geodesy property.

As prescribed in 245.107(2), use the following clause:

Government-Furnished Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy Property (APR 2012)

(a) Definition—Mapping, charting, and geodesy (MC&G) property means geodetic, geomagnetic, gravimetric, aeronautical, topographic, hydrographic, cultural, and toponymic data presented in the form of topographic, planimetric, relief, or thematic maps and graphics; nautical and aeronautical charts and publications; and in simulated, photographic, digital, or computerized formats.

(b) The Contractor shall not duplicate, copy, or otherwise reproduce MC&G property for purposes other than those necessary for performance of the contract.

(c) At the completion of performance of the contract, the Contractor, as directed by the Contracting Officer, shall either destroy or return to the Government all Government-furnished MC&G property not consumed in the performance of this contract.

(End of clause)

[56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 74 FR 37648, July 29, 2009; 76 FR 6006, Feb. 2, 2011; 77 FR 23632, Apr. 20, 2012; 85 FR 53683, Aug. 31, 2020]

## Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause

### Class Deviation 2026-O0046, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 45)
- Status: Active
- Date Issued: 2026-03-16
- Change type: MODIFIED
- Action: Modified by RFO class deviation

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Reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-252.245-7000