FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Mar 2000 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.217-9
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- March 2000
- Prescribed in
- FAR 17.208(g)
- 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(g), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:
Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within _____ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least [fill-in] days[60days unless a different number of days is inserted] before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed [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 52.217-9?
FAR 52.217-9 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Option to Extend the Term of the Contract".
What is the current version of FAR 52.217-9?
The current version is dated March 2000.
Where is FAR 52.217-9 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 17.208(g), Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
Are changes to FAR 52.217-9 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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