FAR 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.216-24
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 16.603-4(b)(2)
- 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 16.603-4(b)(2), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when a letter contract is contemplated:
Limitation of Government Liability (Apr 1984)
(a) In performing this contract, the Contractor is not authorized to make expenditures or incur obligations exceeding [fill-in] dollars.
(b) The maximum amount for which the Government shall be liable if this contract is terminated is [fill-in] dollars.
(End of clause)
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, and 35 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.216-24?
FAR 52.216-24 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Limitation of Government Liability".
What is the current version of FAR 52.216-24?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.216-24 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 16.603-4(b)(2), Contract clauses.
Are changes to FAR 52.216-24 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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