FAR 52.215-9 Changes or Additions to Make-or-Buy Program
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Oct 1997 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.215-9
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- October 1997
- Prescribed in
- FAR 15.408(a)
- Alternates
- Alternate I, Alternate II
- Last amended
- 75 FR 53135 Effective Oct 1, 2010
- 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 clause.
Text
As prescribed in 15.408(a), insert the following clause:
Changes or Additions to Make-or-Buy Program (Oct 1997)
(a) The Contractor shall perform in accordance with the make-or-buy program incorporated in this contract. If the Contractor proposes to change the program, the Contractor shall, reasonably in advance of the proposed change, (1) notify the Contracting Officer in writing, and (2) submit justification in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. Changes in the place of performance of any "make" items in the program are subject to this requirement.
(b) For items deferred at the time of negotiation of this contract for later addition to the program, the Contractor shall, at the earliest possible time-
(1) Notify the Contracting Officer of each proposed addition; and
(2) Provide justification in sufficient detail to permit evaluation.
(c) Modification of the make-or-buy program to incorporate proposed changes or additions shall be effective upon the Contractor’s receipt of the Contracting Officer’s written approval.
(End of clause)
Alternate I (Oct 2010)
Alternate I (Oct 2010). As prescribed in 15.408 (a)(1) add the following paragraph (d) to the basic clause:
(d) If the Contractor desires to reverse the categorization of "make" or "buy" for any item or items designated in the contract as subject to this paragraph, it shall-
(1) Support its proposal with certified cost or pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-1 when required by FAR 15.403, and data other than certified cost or pricing data, to permit evaluation; and
(2) After approval is granted, promptly negotiate with the Contracting Officer an equitable reduction in the contract price in accordance with paragraph (k) of the Incentive Price Revision-Firm Target clause or paragraph (m) of the Incentive Price Revision-Successive Targets clause of this contract.
Alternate II (Oct 2010)
Alternate II (Oct 2010). As prescribed in 15.408 (a)(2), add the following paragraph (d) to the basic clause:
(d) If the Contractor desires to reverse the categorization of "make" or "buy" for any item or items designated in the contract as subject to this paragraph, it shall-
(1) Support its proposal with certified cost or pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-1, when required by FAR 15.403, and data other than certified cost or pricing data, to permit evaluation; and
(2) After approval is granted, promptly negotiate with the Contracting Officer an equitable reduction in the contract's total estimated cost and fee in accordance with paragraph (e) of the Incentive Fee clause of this contract.
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation; Definition of Cost or Pricing Data |
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, 38, 44, and 51 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.215-9?
FAR 52.215-9 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Changes or Additions to Make-or-Buy Program".
What is the current version of FAR 52.215-9?
The current version is dated October 1997.
Where is FAR 52.215-9 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 15.408(a), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
When was FAR 52.215-9 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 52.215-9 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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