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48 CFR 252.225-7027

252.225-7027 Restriction on contingent fees for foreign military sales.

United States · 48 CFR — Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Status: effective

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48 CFR 252.225-7027, 252.225-7027 Restriction on contingent fees for foreign military sales, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/244657
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As prescribed in 225.7307(a), use the following clause. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this clause, contingent fees, as defined in the Covenant Against Contingent Fees clause of this contract, are generally an allowable cost, provided the fees are paid to— (1) A bona fide employee of the Contractor; or (2) A bona fide established commercial or selling agency maintained by the Contractor for the purpose of securing business. (b) For foreign military sales, unless the contingent fees have been identified and payment approved in writing by the foreign customer before contract award, the following contingent fees are unallowable under this contract: (1) For sales to the Government(s) of ____________________________, contingent fees in any amount. (2) For sales to Governments not listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause, contingent fees exceeding $50,000 per foreign military sale case.

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This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.