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Is Incorporation by Reference Authorized? (See FAR 52.102)
Uniform Contract Format
R = Required A = Required when Applicable O = Optional
* = The clause is required for commercial acquisitions, and it is already IBR through a commercial clause (i.e., 52.212-4 or 52.212-5(a)). No additional steps are required to incorporate the clause.** = The clause may be required for commercial acquisitions and is IBR in 52.212-5, but the contracting officer needs to complete the fill-in portions of the clause at 52.212-5(b) or 52.212-5(c).