PGI 217.7404-1 Authorization
Subsection DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information
Facts
- Citation
- PGI 217.7404-1
- Type
- Subsection
- Supplements
- FAR Part 17 Special Contracting Methods
- Text as of
- DFARS PGI Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this subsection.
Text
(1) The requiring activity, in coordination with the contracting office, will prepare the request for approval package for an undefinitized contract action (UCA) requirement. The approval package shall—
(i) Document why a UCA is required (for letter contracts see DFARS 216.603);
(ii) Provide a detailed explanation for the need to begin performance before definitization;
(iii) Address the adverse impact on agency requirements that would result from delays in beginning performance;
(iv) Identify the risk of using a UCA and the means by which the Government will mitigate such risk;
(v) Identify and justify the specific contractual instrument to be used;
(vi) Establish limitations on the obligation of funds; and
(vii) Provide the definitization schedule of agreed-upon events that support timely definitization.
(2) A sample format with certain variations for letter contracts is provided at this website: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/Template_for_UCA_Authorization_Requests.pdf.
Sections cited
- DFARS 216.603 Letter contracts
Quick answers
What is PGI 217.7404-1?
PGI 217.7404-1 is a subsection of the DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information, titled "Authorization".
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