52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format.
Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Version
A revised version of this clause has been published under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (EO 14275). The RFO version supersedes the eCFR text below for contracts using the RFO FAR model. The RFO text is not duplicated here; see the clause page for a side-by-side comparison: https://part52.dev/clause/52-215-8/#rfo
Prescription and Applicability
FAR Prescription, 15.209(h)
(h) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.215-8, Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format, in solicitations and contracts using the format at 15.204.
DFARS Supplementary Guidance, 215.209
(a) For source selections when the procurement is $100 million or more, contracting officers should use the provision at FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition, with its Alternate I.
Current Text
52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format.
As prescribed in 15.209(h), insert the following clause:
Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)
Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
(a) The Schedule (excluding the specifications).
(b) Representations and other instructions.
(c) Contract clauses.
(d) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.
(e) The specifications.
(End of clause)
[62 FR 51261, Sept. 30, 1997]
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: Add clause 52.215-8
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