48 CFR 817.7003 - 817.7003 Policy.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 14, 2024

Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System last revised: May 10, 2024

817.7003 - 817.7003 Policy.

Undefinitized contract actions shall—

(a) Be used only when—

(1) The negotiation of a definitive contract action is not possible in sufficient time to meet the Government's requirements; and

(2) The Government's interest demands that the contractor be given a binding commitment so that contract performance can begin immediately.

(b) Be as complete and definite as practicable.

authority: 38 U.S.C. 8127-8128; 41 U.S.C. 1303; 41 U.S.C. 1702; and 48 CFR 1.301-1.304

source: 73 FR 2717, Jan. 15, 2008, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 48 CFR 817.7003