FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Jul 1990 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.217-5
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- July 1990
- Prescribed in
- FAR 17.208(c)
- Last amended
- 69 FR 59703 Effective Oct 5, 2004
- 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(c), insert a provision substantially the same as the following:
Evaluation of Options (July 1990)
Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
(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 |
Sections cited
- FAR 17.206(b) Evaluation
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.217-5?
FAR 52.217-5 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Evaluation of Options".
What is the current version of FAR 52.217-5?
The current version is dated July 1990.
Where is FAR 52.217-5 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 17.208(c), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
When was FAR 52.217-5 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments" (69 FR 59703), published Oct 5, 2004 and effective Oct 5, 2004.
Are changes to FAR 52.217-5 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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