FAR 17.601 Definition
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 17.601
- 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
Management and operating contract means an agreement under which the Government contracts for the operation, maintenance, or support, on its behalf, of a Government-owned or -controlled research, development, special production, or testing establishment wholly or principally devoted to one or more major programs of the contracting Federal agency.
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 |
Terms defined
- Management and operating contract
Quick answers
What is FAR 17.601?
FAR 17.601 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Definition".
Are changes to FAR 17.601 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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