# 46.301 Contractor inspection requirements.

The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.246-1 , Contractor Inspection Requirements, in solicitations and contracts for supplies or services when the contract amount is expected to be at or below the simplified acquisition threshold and (a)inclusion of the clause is necessary to ensure an explicit understanding of the contractor’s inspection responsibilities, or (b)inclusion of the clause is required under agency procedures. The clause shall not be used if the contracting officer has made the determination specified in 46.202-2 (b).