Bid Guarantees, Performance, Payments Bonds, and Alternative Payment Protection: FAR 52.228-1, 52.228-2, 52.228-13 thru 52.228-16; SF 24, 25, 25-A, 25-B, 34, 35, 273, 274, 275, 1414, 1415, 1416, 1418

These regulations implement the statutory requirements of the Miller Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 3131 to 3134), which requires performance and payment bonds for any construction contract exceeding $150,000 unless it is impracticable to require bonds for work performed in a foreign country, or it is otherwise authorized by law. In addition, the regulations implement the notice to 40 U.S.C. § 3132, entitled "Alternatives to Payment Bonds Provided by the Federal Acquisition Regulation," which requires alternative payment protection for construction contracts that exceed $35,000 but do not exceed $150,000. Although not required by statute, under certain circumstances the FAR permits the Government to require bonds on other than construction contracts.

The latest form for Bid Guarantees, Performance, Payments Bonds, and Alternative Payment Protection: FAR 52.228-1, 52.228-2, 52.228-13 thru 52.228-16; SF 24, 25, 25-A, 25-B, 34, 35, 273, 274, 275, 1414, 1415, 1416, 1418 expires 2022-08-31 and can be found here.

Bid Guarantees, Performance, and Payments Bonds, and Alternative Payment Protection - FAR Sections Affected: 52.228-1, 52.228-2, 52.228-13 thru 52.228-16

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