FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Nov 1999 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.217-8
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- November 1999
- Prescribed in
- FAR 17.208(f)
- 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(f), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:
Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within [fill-in].
(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 52.217-8?
FAR 52.217-8 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Option to Extend Services".
What is the current version of FAR 52.217-8?
The current version is dated November 1999.
Where is FAR 52.217-8 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 17.208(f), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
Are changes to FAR 52.217-8 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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