48 CFR 732.406-71
732.406-71 Applicability for use of a Letter of Credit (LOC).
United States · 48 CFR — Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Status: effective
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- 48 CFR 732.406-71, 732.406-71 Applicability for use of a Letter of Credit (LOC), United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/246952
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An LOC must be used when:
(a) The contracting officer has determined that an advance payment is necessary and appropriate in accordance with this subpart and the requirements found in (48 CFR) FAR 32.4;
(b) USAID has, or expects to have, a continuing relationship of at least one year with the organization, and the annual amount required for advance financing will be at least $50,000; and
(c) The advance payment is approved in accordance with (48 CFR) AIDAR 732.402(e). Additionally, the advance payments made by LOC under for fee or profit contracts, must be approved by the Procurement Executive.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.