FAR 49.108-7 Government assistance in settling subcontracts
Subsection Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 49.108-7
- Type
- Subsection
- 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 subsection.
Text
In unusual cases the TCO may determine, with the consent of the prime contractor, that it is in the Government’s interest to provide assistance to the prime contractor in the settlement of a particular subcontract. In these situations, the Government, the prime contractor, and a subcontractor may enter into an agreement covering the settlement of one or more subcontracts. In these settlements, the subcontractor shall be paid through the prime contractor as part of the overall settlement with the prime contractor.
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 3 and 49 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 49.108-7?
FAR 49.108-7 is a subsection of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Government assistance in settling subcontracts".
Are changes to FAR 49.108-7 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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