FAR 28.201 Requirements for security
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 28.201
- 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) Agencies shall obtain adequate security for bonds (including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements) required or used with a contract for supplies or services (including construction). Acceptable forms of security include-
(1) Corporate or individual sureties; or
(2) Any of the types of security authorized in lieu of sureties by 28.204.
(b) Solicitations shall not preclude offerors from using the types of surety or other security permitted by this subpart, unless prohibited by law or regulation.
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 28.204 Alternatives in lieu of corporate or individual sureties
Quick answers
What is FAR 28.201?
FAR 28.201 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Requirements for security".
Are changes to FAR 28.201 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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