Example of Including a Clause by Reference

This example illustrates how to create a clause that is printed in contracts as a reference.

Scenario

Suppose you want to include a Federal Acquisition Regulations clause 52.202-1 by reference. In this case, you would fill in the following information, as seen in the following table:

Tip: Selecting the Include by Reference option prints the clause reference instead of the clause text.

Field	Entry
Number	52.202-1
Title	52.202-1
Display Title	Definitions
Description	Clauses About Definitions
Instructions	As prescribed in 2.201, insert the following clause:
Text	Definitions (July 2004) (a) When a solicitation provision or contract clause uses a word or term that is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Reference	http://www.acqnet.gov/far/
Reference Description	This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.acqnet.gov/far/
Include by reference	Select this option.