FAR 52.241-3 Scope and Duration of Contract
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Feb 1995 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.241-3
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- February 1995
- Prescribed in
- FAR 41.501(c)(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 41.501(c)(2), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:
Scope and Duration of Contract (Feb 1995)
(a) For the period [fill-in] the Contractor agrees to furnish and the Government agrees to purchase [fill-in] utility service in accordance with the applicable tariff(s), rules, and regulations as approved by the applicable governing regulatory body and as set forth in the contract.
(b) It is expressly understood that neither the Contractor nor the Government is under any obligation to continue any service under the terms and conditions of this contract beyond the expiration date.
(c) The Contractor shall provide the Government with one complete set of rates, terms, and conditions of service which are in effect as of the date of this contract and any subsequently approved rates.
(d) The Contractor shall be paid at the applicable rate(s) under the tariff and the Government shall be liable for the minimum monthly charge, if any, specified in this contract commencing with the period in which service is initially furnished and continuing for the term of this contract. Any minimum monthly charge specified in this contract shall be equitably prorated for the periods in which commencement and termination of this contract become effective.
(End of clause)
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41 | Closed Jul 23, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.241-3?
FAR 52.241-3 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Scope and Duration of Contract".
What is the current version of FAR 52.241-3?
The current version is dated February 1995.
Where is FAR 52.241-3 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 41.501(c)(2), Solicitation provision and contract clauses.
Are changes to FAR 52.241-3 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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