FAR 15.204 Contract format
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 15.204
- Type
- Section
- 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
The use of a uniform contract format facilitates preparation of the solicitation and contract as well as reference to, and use of, those documents by offerors, contractors, and contract administrators. The uniform contract format need not be used for the following:
(a) Construction and architect-engineer contracts (see part 36).
(b) Subsistence contracts.
(c) Supplies or services contracts requiring special contract formats prescribed elsewhere in this regulation that are inconsistent with the uniform format.
(d) Letter requests for proposals (see 15.203(e)).
(e) Contracts exempted by the agency head or designee.
Contents
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 Part 36 Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
- FAR 15.203(e) Requests for proposals
Quick answers
What is FAR 15.204?
FAR 15.204 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Contract format".
Are changes to FAR 15.204 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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