What is the order of precedence for a solicitation or contract in accordance with FAR 52.215-8? For example, the specifications require a different item than is stated in the Schedule (Section B). What does the contractor use? {Ans: FAR 52.215-8. Schedule (excluding specifications); representations and certifications; contract clauses; other document, exhibits, and attachments; the specifications.}What is the Defense Base Act, when does it apply and how is it implemented? What are the conditions for a country waiver? {Ans: 52.228-3FAR 28.305. (b) The Defense Base Act ( 42 U.S.C.1651, etseq.) extends the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act ( 33 U.S.C.901) to various classes of employees working outside the United States , including those engaged in performing- (1) Public-work contracts; or (2) Contracts approved or financed under the Foreign Assistance Act of1961 (Pub.L.87-195) other than- (i) Contracts approved or financed by the Development Loan Fund (unless the Secretary of Labor, acting upon the recommendation of a department or agency, determines that such contracts should be covered); or (ii) Contracts exclusively for materials or supplies . (c) When the Defense Base Act applies (see 42 U.S.C.1651, etseq.) to these employees, the benefits of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act