FAR 16.105 Solicitation provision
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 16.105
- 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 contracting officer shall complete and insert the provision at 52.216-1, Type of Contract, in a solicitation unless it is for-
(a) A fixed-price acquisition made under simplified acquisition procedures; or
(b) Information or planning purposes.
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, and 35 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract
Quick answers
What is FAR 16.105?
FAR 16.105 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Solicitation provision".
Are changes to FAR 16.105 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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