FAR 52.236-26 — Preconstruction Conference

Contract clause · dated Feb 1995 · prescribed in FAR 36.522 · current through FAC 2026-01

In plain English

FAR 52.236-26, Preconstruction Conference, is a contract clause prescribed at FAR 36.522, most recently dated Feb 1995. The complete official text is reproduced below, verbatim, from GSA's published FAR source files.

Its text contains no sentence requiring insertion into subcontracts; see the flowdown section below for what that does and does not mean.

Does it flow down to subcontracts?

No flowdown mandate found in the clause text

We scanned the full clause text and found no sentence directing the contractor to insert this clause into subcontracts. That is a statement about the text, not legal advice: a prime contractor may still flow terms down contractually, an agency supplement (DFARS, VAAR, …) may add requirements, and clauses listed below (if any) may order this clause into subcontracts from the outside.

Where it's prescribed

As prescribed in 36.522 , insert the following clause:

Prescribing reference: FAR 36.522.

The official text, verbatim

FAR 52.236-26 · Feb 1995 current through FAC 2026-01 acquisition.gov eCFR (48 CFR)

As prescribed in 36.522 , insert the following clause:

Preconstruction Conference (Feb 1995)

If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

(End of clause)

The text above is reproduced from GSA's published FAR source files (GSA/GSA-Acquisition-FAR @ da52ccb (2026-03-30)), retrieved 2026-07-17. The official publication at acquisition.gov / eCFR controls if they differ.