FAR 49.207 Limitation on settlements
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 49.207
- 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
The total amount payable to the contractor for a settlement, before deducting disposal or other credits and exclusive of settlement costs, must not exceed the contract price less payments otherwise made or to be made under the contract.
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 49.207?
FAR 49.207 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Limitation on settlements".
Are changes to FAR 49.207 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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