How to Read an Award/Contract (SF26 Form) Updated: Jan. 8, 2024
  
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 **Purpose:** To provide guidance on reading the Award/Contract form (SF26) that is used for award of an acquisition greater than the simplified acquisition threshold in FAR 2.101  (i.e., small purchases below a pre-established threshold). SF26 is used for "Sealed Bids" from the Government and "Contractor Negotiated" offers. Jump To Sections: Boxes 1 - 6
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 Boxes 17 - 20 **See all articles part of Contract Basics Collection** **Resources and Terms Glossary**  Jump To Any Box in SF26: This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)
 Contract (Procurement, Instruction, Identification) Number
 Effective Date
 Requisition/Purchase Request/Project Number
 Issued By
 Administered By
 Name and Address of Contractor
 Delivery
 Discount For Prompt Payment
 Submit Invoices To The Address Shown In
 Ship To/Mark For
 Payment will be Made By
 Authority For Using Other Than Full and Open Competition Under the US Code AT
 Accounting and Appropriation Data
 Contract Details: Item Number, Supplies/Services, Quantity, Unit, Unit Price, Item Amount, and Total Amount
 Table of Contents
 Contractor's Negotiated Agreement
 Sealed-Bid Award
 Name and Title of Signer, Name of Contractor, and Date Signed
 Name of Contracting Officer, United States of America (Signature), and Date Signed
  *Boxes 1 - 6* 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700) 











Box 1 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for DPAS Rating labeled "This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations at 15 CFR 700"
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            Box 1 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for DPAS Rating labeled "This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations at 15 CFR 700"

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                    VIRIN: 230921-D-D0441-9001 **Box 1:** The Government enters the appropriate DPAS Priority Rating. The DPAS priority rating is assigned to the NIIN.  More Information on DPAS Rating DPAS -Defense Priorities and Allocations System  Rating:Indicates the priority the contractor should give to the performance of the award. There are two priority ratings that can be assigned to a procurement, “DX”and“DO.” “DX” - indicates the highest rated order; thus, the manufacturer will schedule its production before processing other lower rated orders.
 “DO” - indicates a regular rated order; thus, the manufacturer will schedule this production in its normal run. Note: DX ratings do not apply to DLA Direct procurements. A DX rating may apply to Customer Direct procurements. **Specific DPAS codes include:** A1 – Aircraft
 A2 – Missiles
 A3 – Ships
 A4 – Tank/Automotive
 A5 – Weapons
 A6 – Ammunition
 A7 – Electronics/Communications Equipment
 C9 – Miscellaneous **Example:** DO-A1 is a regular rated order for an Aircraft.
  2. Contract (Procurement, Instruction, Identification) Number











Box 2 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Contract (Procurement, Instruction, Identification) Number
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            Box 2 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Contract (Procurement, Instruction, Identification) Number

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9001 Box 2:Contract number will be placed into this block.  3. Effective Date











Box 3 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Effective Date
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            Box 3 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Effective Date

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9002 **Box 3:**This is the effective date when the contract is awarded (signed). The Government enters the four-position numeric year, three-position alpha month, and two-position numeric day (YYYYMMMDD).  4. Requisition/Purchase Request/Project Number











Box 4 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Requisition/Purchase Request/Project Number
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            Box 4 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Requisition/Purchase Request/Project Number

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9003 Box 4:This is the PR number that generates the purchase.​​ If there are multiple PR Numbers, this box will state “See Schedule.”  5. Issued By











Box 5 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Issued By and Code information
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            Box 5 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Issued By and Code information

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9004 Box 5:Identifies the name and address of the DLA office issuing the award. 

 Directly below the address, the Government enters the name, phone number, and email of the local admin issuing the award.​​​​​​​
 **Code:** The Government enters the DoDAAC code for the issuing office.  6. Administered By











Box 6 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Administered By (if other than Item 5/ Issue By box) and Code information
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            Box 6 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Administered By (if other than Item 5/ Issue By box) and Code information

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9005 Box 6:Identifies the name and address of the DLA or DCMA office that performs contract administration after the award.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
 ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Code:The Government enters the associated DoDAAC for the administration office. Back to Top  *Boxes 7 - 10* 7. Name and Address of Contractor











Box 7 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Name and Address of Contractor (Number, Street, County, State, and ZIP code), Code, and Facility Code information
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            Box 7 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Name and Address of Contractor (Number, Street, County, State, and ZIP code), Code, and Facility Code information

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9006 Box 7:This is the name and address of the awardee.
 **Code:** The CAGE for the awardee. ​​​​​​​
 **Facility:** Plant location CAGE code of where the material is manufactured. This code can be different from the awardee CAGE as specified in the Schedule (Continuation Page). **Note:**The facility block is often blank​​​​; however, if a facility code is entered, some or all contract administration functions will be required at that facility.  8. Delivery











Box 8 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Delivery options Free on Board (FOB) Origin or Other (see below including Destination)
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            Box 8 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Delivery options Free on Board (FOB) Origin or Other (see below including Destination)

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9007 Box 8:The award will indicate “Free on Board (FOB) Origin” or “Other.” **Origin:** Government pays and arranges transportation.**Other (Destination)**: Contractor pays and provides transportation cost.  9. Discount For Prompt Payment











Box 9 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Discount for Prompt Payment
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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9008 **Box 9:** The Government enters the discount for prompt payment in terms of percentages and corresponding days, if applicable. ​ Discount terms come from offer or negotiated offer. If nothing is stated, the contract defaults to net 30.  10. Submit Invoices To The Address Shown In











Box 10 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Submit Invoices (4 copies unless otherwise specified) To The Address Shown In the Item block
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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9009 Box 10:This box instructs the awardee to submit invoices in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003 . DFARS 252.232-7006  instructs Vendors to submit invoices in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Government. Back to Top  *Boxes 11 - 14* 11. Ship To/Mark For











Box 11 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Ship To/Mark For and Code information
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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9010 Box 11:If a single ship-to destination applies to the entire order, the box will contain the name and address of that location.​​​​​​​
 **Code:** The DoDAAC of the ship-to destination. **Note:** For multiple ship-to points, this box may indicate “See Schedule.” The schedule will contain each ship-to point. **Tip:** If box is blank, see Section B of Schedule (Continuation Page).  12. Payment will be Made By











Box 12 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Payment Will Be Made By and Code information
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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9011 Box 12:This box provides the DFAS Payment Office.
 ​​​​​​​Code:The DoDAAC of the payment office. **Tip:** If box is blank, see Section B of Schedule (Continuation Page).  13. Authority For Using Other Than Full and Open Competition Under the US Code At











Box 13 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Authority for Using Other than Full and Open Competition Under the United States Code at either 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)() and/or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)()
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            Box 13 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Authority for Using Other than Full and Open Competition Under the United States Code at either 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)() and/or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)()

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9012 **Box 13:** This is a Government fill-in, no action is required by Vendor. For more information on authority options that can be selected by the Government, see 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)()  or 41 U.S.C 3304(a)() .  14. Accounting and Appropriation Data











Box 14 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Accounting and Appropriation Data
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            Box 14 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Accounting and Appropriation Data

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9013 Box 14:This is a Government fill-in, no action is required by Vendor. The Government enters the accounting classification and the accounting classification reference number(s) in accordance with DFARS 204.7107 . **Tip:** If box is blank, check Section B of Schedule (Continuation Page). Back to Top  *Boxes 15 - 16* 15. Contract Details: Item Number, Supplies/Services, Quantity, Unit, Unit Price, Item Amount, and Total Amount











Box 15 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Contract line item information including: Item Number, Supplies/Services, Quantity, Unit, Unit Price, Amount and Total Amount of Contract
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            Box 15 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Contract line item information including: Item Number, Supplies/Services, Quantity, Unit, Unit Price, Amount and Total Amount of Contract

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9014 Boxes for the below may be blank if the award contains multiple lines. If a box is blank, check Section B of Schedule (Continuation Page). **Box 15A Item Number:** This box may indicate the CLIN for each item of supply or service in accordance with DFARS 204.71 .
 **Box 15B Supplies/Services:**This box typically states “Award sent EDI. Do not duplicate shipment” or “See Schedule.” Otherwise, it may contain item descriptions relating to supplies/services.
 **Box 15C Quantity:**This is the total quantity of material being ordered for the line item.
 **Box 15D Unit:** This box may indicate the applicable Unit of Issue or Measure for the line item.​​
 **Box 15E Unit Price:** This is the unit price applicable to the line item.
 **Box 15F Amount:** This may indicate the extended dollar amount for each line item.
 **Box 15G** **Total Amount:** Indicates the total amount of a contract based upon all line items.  16. Table of Contents











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            Box 16 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Table of Contents of any other pages in the SF26 form

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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9015 **Box 16:** Provides a listing of applicable sections within the award/contract if the line is marked with an "X". This section may be blank; review contract and its continuation pages in entirety.
 Potential Documents include:
 Part 1 (I) - The Schedule
  **Section A:** Solicitation/Contract Form
   **Section B:**Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs
   **Section C:** Description/Specifications/Work Statement
   **Section D:** Packaging and Marking
   **Section E:** Inspection and Acceptance
   **Section F:** Deliveries or Performance
   **Section G:** Contract Administration Data
   **Section H:** Special Contract Requirements
  Part 2 (II) - Contract Clauses
  **Section I:** Contract Clauses
  Part 3 (III) - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments
  **Section J:** List of Attachments
  Part 4 (IV) - Representations and Instructions
  **Section K:** Representation, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors
   **Section L:** Instructions, Conditions, and  Notices to Offerors
   **Section M:** Evaluation Factors for Award Back to Top  *Boxes 17 - 20* 17. Contractor's Negotiated Agreement











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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9016 **Box 17:**If the award was based on negotiated procedures (FAR Part 15 ), this block will be marked.  53.214 15.509
  SF26 for Negotiated Contracts
 If Box 17 is marked, Box 18 cannot be marked.  Box 17 Text on SF26 Form Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all the services set forth or otherwise identified above and on any continuation sheets for the consideration stated herein.  The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be subject to and governed by the following documents:  (a) this award/contract, (b) the solicitation, if any, and (c) such provisions, representations, certifications, and specifications, as are attached or incorporated by reference herein.  (Attachments are listed herein.)
  18. Sealed-Bid Award











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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9017 **Box 18:** If the award was a large purchase and was based on sealed bid procedures (FAR Part 14 ), this block will be marked.
 Sealed bids do not allow for negotiations.  SF 33
  SF26 for Sealed Bids
 If Box 18 is marked, Box 17 cannot be marked.  Box 18 Text on SF26 Form Your bid on Solicitation Number (inserted solicitation number) , including the additions or changes made by you which additions or changes are set forth in full above, is hereby accepted as to the terms listed above and on any continuation sheets.  This award consummates the contract which consists of the following documents:  (a) the Government's solicitation and your bid, and (b) this award/contract.  No further contractual document is necessary.  (Block 18 should be checked only when awarding a sealed-bid contract.)
  19. Name and Title of Signer, Name of Contractor, and Date Signed











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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9018 **Box 19A Name and Title of Signer:** Name and title of authorized awardee representative signing the contract.
 **Box 19B Name of Contractor:** Signature of the authorized awardee representative.
 **Box 19C Date Signed:** Date of Contractor/Awardee signature for contract  20. Name of Contracting Officer, United States of America (Signature), and Date Signed











Box 20 of the Award/Contract (SF26 Form) for Name of Contracting Officer, Signature of Contracting Officer in United States of America block, and Date signed
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                    VIRIN: 230922-D-D0441-9019 **Box 20A Name of Contracting Officer:** Name of the Government Contracting Officer authorizing the contract
 **Box 20B United States of America:** Signature of the Government Contracting Officer
 **Box 20C Date Signed:** Date of Government Contracting Officer signature Back to Top  Contract Basics Collection Navigation  **Back: Overview of Common Government Documents**
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 Resources: SF26 Form Site  (Blank Copy (PDF))
 FAR 2.101 for simplified acquisition definition
 FAR 13.5 for simplified acquisition procedures​​​​​​​ Terms Glossary Find meanings for acronyms, abbreviations, and codes used throughout the process article below in the table: Term Used
   Meaning/DefinitionCAGE
   Commercial and Government EntityCLIN
   Contract Line Item NumberCRCARD
   Credit CardDCMA
   Defense Contract Management AgencyDFAR
   Defense Federal Acquisition RegulationDLA
   Defense Logistics AgencyDoDAAC
   Department of Defense Activity Address CodeDPAS
   Defense Priorities and Allocation SystemEDI
   Electronic Data ExchangeFAR
   Federal Acquisition RegulationFOB
   Free On BoardNIIN
   National Item Identification NumberPIIN
   Procurement Instrument Identification NumberPO
   Purchase OrderPR
   Purchase RequestSF26
   Standard Form for Award/ContractWAWF
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