FAR 28.103-4 Contract clause
Subsection Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 28.103-4
- Type
- Subsection
- 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 subsection.
Text
The contracting officer shall insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.228-16, Performance and Payment Bonds-Other than Construction, in solicitations and contracts that contain a requirement for both payment and performance bonds. The contracting officer shall determine the amount of each bond for insertion in the clause. The amount shall be adequate to protect the interest of the Government. The contracting officer shall also set a period of time (normally 10 days) for return of executed bonds. AlternateI shall be used when only performance bonds are required.
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 14, 28, 36, and 52 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds-Other Than Construction
Quick answers
What is FAR 28.103-4?
FAR 28.103-4 is a subsection of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Contract clause".
Are changes to FAR 28.103-4 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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