XL EagleFAR 52.204-8 (Annual Representations and Certifications provision)
FAR 52.204-8 stands for Annual Representations and Certifications provision. FAR 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications, is a standard provision included in many federal solicitations. It tells offerors that the representations and certifications they completed in SAM.gov apply to the offer, and it lists the NAICS code and size standard for that acquisition.
If any SAM representation does not apply to a specific bid, the provision gives you a place to note the change in your offer. Commercial buys often use the related provision FAR 52.212-3 instead or alongside it. The FAR is being overhauled starting in 2025, so wording and numbering may shift.
Why it matters to a small contractor
When you see 52.204-8 in a solicitation, it means your SAM reps are being relied on. Make sure they are current before you submit.
Example
A plumbing contractor reading a solicitation sees 52.204-8 listing NAICS 238220. He confirms his SAM reps show him as small for that code and leaves the change box empty.
FAR 52.204-8: common questions
Do I need to fill anything out for 52.204-8?
Usually not, beyond checking that SAM is accurate. You only complete parts that the solicitation specifically asks for or that need a change.
What is the difference between 52.204-8 and 52.212-3?
52.212-3 is the representations provision for commercial products and services acquisitions. Both rely on SAM reps.
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