FAR 52.214-14

Place of Performance

Updated July 2026 — verify the provision or clause version in your solicitation.

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Requires contractor to identify where contract performance will occur.

Applicability: Required in sealed bid solicitations when place of performance is a relevant factor.

Key Requirements

1

Identify primary place(s) where work will be performed

2

Disclose if performance will be at multiple locations

3

Include subcontractor performance locations

4

Notify CO of any changes to place of performance

Common Issues & Pitfalls

Being vague about performance location or using only a general headquarters address

Not disclosing subcontractor locations that are material to the contract

Moving work location after award without CO approval

Failing to understand geographic preferences or scoring factors

Contractor Guidance for Your Bid

Place of performance matters to agencies for multiple reasons: small business set-asides often have geographic preferences, performance in specific regions may affect scoring, and nearness to agency locations can be an advantage. Be specific about where YOU will perform work, and clearly identify which portions are subcontracted out.

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Requires contractor to identify where contract performance will occur. Required in sealed bid solicitations when place of performance is a relevant factor.

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