DFARS 217.7403 Policy
Section Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 217.7403
- Type
- Section
- Supplements
- FAR Part 17 Special Contracting Methods
- Text as of
- DFARS 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 section.
Text
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.
Quick answers
What is DFARS 217.7403?
DFARS 217.7403 is a section of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Policy".
Are changes to DFARS 217.7403 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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