FAR 17.402 Limitations
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 17.402
- 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
(a) Leader company contracting is to be used only when-
(1) The leader company has the necessary production know-how and is able to furnish required assistance to the follower(s);
(2) No other source can meet the Government’s requirements without the assistance of a leader company;
(3) The assistance required of the leader company is limited to that which is essential to enable the follower(s) to produce the items; and
(4) Its use is authorized in accordance with agency procedures.
(b) When leader company contracting is used, the Government shall reserve the right to approve subcontracts between the leader company and the follower(s).
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 |
Quick answers
What is FAR 17.402?
FAR 17.402 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Limitations".
Are changes to FAR 17.402 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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