FAR 52.246-4 — Inspection of Services — Fixed-Price
Establishes the government's right to inspect services performed under a fixed-price contract and to require re-performance of nonconforming services at the contractor's expense.
When This Clause Applies
Required in fixed-price service contracts (other than commercial items, which use FAR 52.212-4).
What This Means for Contractors
The government can inspect services 'at all times and places' and require re-performance of nonconforming work, or reduce the contract price for nonconforming services that cannot be re-performed. Contractors should maintain quality records and challenge inspection decisions promptly to preserve appeal rights.
Common Pitfalls
- 1Not maintaining inspection/quality records that could support a challenge
- 2Failing to invoke the Disputes process for unreasonable rejections
- 3Re-performing without documenting the dispute, foreclosing later recovery
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