FAR 9.303 Use
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 9.303
- Type
- Section
- 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 section.
Text
Testing and approval may be appropriate when-
(a) The contractor has not previously furnished the product to the Government;
(b) The contractor previously furnished the product to the Government, but-
(1) There have been subsequent changes in processes or specifications;
(2) Production has been discontinued for an extended period of time; or
(3) The product acquired under a previous contract developed a problem during its life;
(c) The product is described by a performance specification; or
(d) It is essential to have an approved first article to serve as a manufacturing standard.
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 9.303?
FAR 9.303 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Use".
Are changes to FAR 9.303 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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