FAR 1.501-2 Opportunity for public comments

Subsection Federal Acquisition Regulation

Facts

Citation
FAR 1.501-2
Type
Subsection
Text as of
FAC 2026-01
Official text
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Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this subsection.

Text

(a) Views of agencies and nongovernmental parties or organizations will be considered in formulating acquisition policies and procedures.

(b) The opportunity to submit written comments on proposed significant revisions shall be provided by placing a notice in the Federal Register. Each of these notices shall include-

(1) The text of the revision or, if it is impracticable to publish the full text, a summary of the proposal;

(2) The address and telephone number of the individual from whom copies of the revision, in full text, can be requested and to whom comments thereon should be addressed; and

(3) When 1.501-3(b) is applicable, a statement that the revision is effective on a temporary basis pending completion of the public comment period.

(c) A minimum of 30 days and, normally, at least 60 days will be given for the receipt of comments.

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What is FAR 1.501-2?

FAR 1.501-2 is a subsection of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Opportunity for public comments".

Are changes to FAR 1.501-2 proposed?

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