FAR 52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive of Options
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.217-3
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 17.208(a)
- Last amended
- 87 FR 49502 Effective Aug 10, 2022
- 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 17.208(a), insert a provision substantially the same as in the following in solicitations when the solicitation includes an option clause and does not include one of the provisions prescribed in 17.208 (b) or (c):
Evaluation Exclusive of Options (Apr 1984)
The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by including only the price for the basic requirement; i.e., options will not be included in the evaluation for award purposes.
(End of provision)
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments |
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 52.217-3?
FAR 52.217-3 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Evaluation Exclusive of Options".
What is the current version of FAR 52.217-3?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.217-3 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 17.208(a), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
When was FAR 52.217-3 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments" (87 FR 49502), published Aug 10, 2022 and effective Aug 10, 2022.
Are changes to FAR 52.217-3 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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