FAR 42.1304 Government delay of work
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 42.1304
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 75 FR 53135 Effective Oct 1, 2010
- 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) The clause at 52.242-17, Government Delay of Work, provides for the administrative settlement of contractor claims that arise from delays and interruptions in the contract work caused by the acts, or failures to act, of the contracting officer. This clause is not applicable if the contract otherwise specifically provides for an equitable adjustment because of the delay or interruption; e.g., when the Changes clause is applicable.
(b) The clause does not authorize the contracting officer to order a suspension, delay, or interruption of the contract work and it shall not be used as the basis or justification of such an order.
(c) If the contracting officer has notice of an unordered delay or interruption covered by the clause, the contracting officer shall act to end the delay or take other appropriate action as soon as practicable.
(d) The contracting officer shall retain in the file a record of all negotiations leading to any adjustment made under the clause, and related certified cost or pricing data, or data other than certified cost or pricing data.
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation; Definition of Cost or Pricing Data |
Sections cited
- FAR 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work
Quick answers
What is FAR 42.1304?
FAR 42.1304 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Government delay of work".
When was FAR 42.1304 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Definition of Cost or Pricing Data" (75 FR 53135), published Aug 30, 2010 and effective Oct 1, 2010.
Are changes to FAR 42.1304 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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