FAR 12.401 General
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 12.401
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 86 FR 61017 Effective Dec 6, 2021
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- 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
This subpart provides-
(a) Guidance regarding tailoring of the paragraphs in the clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, when the paragraphs do not reflect the customary practice for a particular market; and
(b) Guidance on the administration of contracts for commercial products or commercial services in those areas where the terms and conditions in 52.212-4 differ substantially from those contained elsewhere in the FAR.
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revision of Definition of “Commercial Item” |
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Quick answers
What is FAR 12.401?
FAR 12.401 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "General".
When was FAR 12.401 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revision of Definition of “Commercial Item”" (86 FR 61017), published Nov 4, 2021 and effective Dec 6, 2021.
Are changes to FAR 12.401 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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