FAR 37.402 Contracting officer responsibilities
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 37.402
- 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
Contracting officers shall obtain evidence of insurability concerning medical liability insurance from the apparent successful offeror prior to contract award and shall obtain evidence of insurance demonstrating the required coverage prior to commencement of performance.
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 37.402?
FAR 37.402 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Contracting officer responsibilities".
Are changes to FAR 37.402 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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