# 52.246-9 Inspection of Research and Development (Short Form).
Type: Clause
Prescribed in: 46.309
Current version date: APR 1984

## Prescription and Applicability

### FAR Prescription, 46.309

The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.246-9, Inspection of Research and Development (Short Form), in solicitations and contracts for research and development when the clause prescribed in 46.307 or the clause prescribed in 46.308 is not used.

## Current Text

52.246-9 Inspection of Research and Development (Short Form).

As prescribed in 46.309, insert the following clause:

Inspection of Research and Development (Short Form) (APR 1984)

The Government has the right to inspect and evaluate the work performed or being performed under the contract, and the premises where the work is being performed, at all reasonable times and in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. If the Government performs inspection or evaluation on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish and shall require subcontractors to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(End of clause)

[48 FR 42478, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 51 FR 27120, July 29, 1986]

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