# 48 C.F.R. § 970.5209-1 (2026): Requirement for guarantee of performance

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## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 970.5209-1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Requirement for guarantee of performance
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 9: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY / Part 970: DOE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTS / Subpart 970.52: Subpart 970.52—Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses for Management and Operating Contracts / § 970.5209-1: Requirement for guarantee of performance.

## Text

As prescribed in 970.0970-2, the contracting officer shall insert the following provision in solicitations for management and operating contracts:
Requirement for Guarantee of Performance (DEC 2000)
The successful offeror is required by other provisions of this solicitation to organize a dedicated corporate entity to carry out the work under the contract to be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The successful offeror will be required, as part of the determination of responsibility of the newly organized, dedicated corporate entity and as a condition of the award of the contract to that entity, to furnish a guarantee of that entity's performance. That guarantee of performance must be satisfactory in all respects to the Department of Energy.
(End of clause)
[65 FR 81009, Dec. 22, 2000, as amended at 74 FR 36374, July 22, 2009]

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