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48 CFR 217.7403

217.7403 Policy.

United States · 48 CFR — Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Status: effective

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48 CFR 217.7403, 217.7403 Policy, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/243271
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DoD policy is that 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 under the particular circumstances.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.