FAR 36.503 Site investigation and conditions affecting the work

Section Federal Acquisition Regulation

Facts

Citation
FAR 36.503
Type
Section
Text as of
FAC 2026-01
Official text
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Text

The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work, in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price construction contract or a fixed-price dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements contract is contemplated and the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting officer may insert the clause in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price construction or a fixed-price contract for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements is contemplated and the contract amount is expected to be at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

Sections cited

  • FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work

Quick answers

What is FAR 36.503?

FAR 36.503 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Site investigation and conditions affecting the work".

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