DFARS 217.7404-1 Authorization
Subsection Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 217.7404-1
- Type
- Subsection
- 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 subsection.
Text
The contracting officer shall obtain approval from the head of the contracting activity before—
(a) Entering into a UCA. The request for approval must fully explain the need to begin performance before definitization, including the adverse impact on agency requirements resulting from delays in beginning performance.
(b) Including requirements for non-urgent spare parts and support equipment in a UCA. The request should show that inclusion of the non-urgent items is consistent with good business practices and in the best interest of the United States.
(c) Modifying the scope of a UCA when performance has already begun. The request should show that the modification is consistent with good business practices and in the best interests of the United States.
Quick answers
What is DFARS 217.7404-1?
DFARS 217.7404-1 is a subsection of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Authorization".
Are changes to DFARS 217.7404-1 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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