Common use of Audit and Records-Negotiation Clause in Contracts

Audit and Records-Negotiation. The provisions of FAR 52.215-2, "Audit and Records--Negotiation," when required, or FEHBAR 1652.246-70, “FEHB Inspection” apply to all experience-rated Carriers' Large Provider Agreements. The Carrier will insert the clauses at FAR 52.215-2, when applicable, or FEHBAR 1652.246-70 in all Large Provider Agreements. In FAR 52.215-2 the Carrier will substitute (1) The term "Large Provider" for the term "Contractor" throughout the clause, and (2) The term "Large Provider Agreement" for the term "Subcontracts" in paragraph (g) of FAR 52.215-2. The term "Contracting Officer" will mean the FEHB Program Contracting Officer at OPM. The Carrier will be responsible for ensuring the Large Provider complies with the provisions set forth in the clause.