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FAR 52.246-15
Certificate of Conformance

Federal Acquisition Regulation · Quality & Inspection · Updated 2026-08-26
certificate of conformancecocacceptancecertification

What it says

Allows the government to accept supplies based on the contractor's written certification that the supplies conform to contract requirements, in lieu of source inspection, when authorized.

Why it matters on DIBBS

CoC acceptance means no government inspector visit — faster shipment and payment. But your signature carries the liability: a false certificate is fraud, not a quality escape.

This is a plain-English editorial summary, not the official text and not legal advice. Read the official clause at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.246-15.

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