(a) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.228-2, Additional Bond Security, in solicitations and contracts when bonds are required.

(b) In accordance with Section 806(a)(3) of Pub. L. 102-190, as amended by Sections 2091 and 8105 of Pub. L. 103-355 (10 U.S.C. 2302 note), the contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.228-12, Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds, in solicitations and contracts with respect to which a payment bond will be furnished pursuant to 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter III, Bonds (see 28.102-1), except for contracts for the acquisition of commercial items as defined in Subpart 2.1.

[48 FR 42286, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 60 FR 48273, Sept. 18, 1995; 79 FR 24210, Apr. 29, 2014]