FAR 9.305 Risk
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 9.305
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 84 FR 19839 Effective May 6, 2019
- 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
Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components, or commencement of production, is normally at the sole risk of the contractor. To minimize this risk, the contracting officer shall provide sufficient time in the delivery schedule for acquisition of materials and components, and for production after receipt of first article approval. When Government requirements preclude this action, the contracting officer may, before approval of the first article, authorize the contractor to acquire specific materials or components or commence production to the extent essential to meet the delivery schedule (see Alternate II of the clause at 52.209-3, First Article Approval-Contractor Testing, and Alternate II of the clause at 52.209-4, First Article Approval-Government Testing). Costs incurred based on this authorization are allocable to the contract for—
(a) Progress payments; and
(b) Termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.
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 9, 27, and 47 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR 52.209-3 First Article Approval-Contractor Testing
- FAR 52.209-4 First Article Approval-Government Testing
Quick answers
What is FAR 9.305?
FAR 9.305 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Risk".
When was FAR 9.305 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments" (84 FR 19839), published May 6, 2019 and effective May 6, 2019.
Are changes to FAR 9.305 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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