FAR 37.601 General
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 37.601
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 86 FR 61017 Effective Dec 6, 2021
- 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) Solicitations may use either a performance work statement or a statement of objectives (see 37.602).
(b) Performance-based contracts for services shall include-
(1) A performance work statement (PWS);
(2) Measurable performance standards (i.e., in terms of quality, timeliness, quantity, etc.) and the method of assessing contractor performance against performance standards; and
(3) Performance incentives where appropriate. When used, the performance incentives shall correspond to the performance standards set forth in the contract (see 16.402-2).
Federal Register history
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 |
Sections cited
- FAR 37.602 Performance work statement
- FAR 16.402-2 Performance incentives
Quick answers
What is FAR 37.601?
FAR 37.601 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "General".
When was FAR 37.601 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revision of Definition of “Commercial Item”" (86 FR 61017), published Nov 4, 2021 and effective Dec 6, 2021.
Are changes to FAR 37.601 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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