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FAR 1.501-2 Opportunity for public comments.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section explains how the government considers public input when it makes significant changes to acquisition rules. It requires agencies to publish proposed significant revisions in the Federal Register and give the public time to submit written comments. For contractors, this means you may have a chance to comment on rule changes that could affect your business.

Applies to: Agencies making significant revisions to acquisition policies and procedures, and the public including contractors

What it requires

  • Provide opportunity for written comments on proposed significant revisions by placing a notice in the Federal Register
  • Include in each notice the text or a summary of the revision, contact information for requesting full text and submitting comments, and a temporary-effectiveness statement when applicable
  • Give a minimum of 30 days and normally at least 60 days for receipt of comments

Key terms: Federal Register · significant revisions · written comments · temporary basis · public comment period

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The text

(a) Views of agencies and nongovernmental parties or organizations will be considered in formulating acquisition policies and procedures.

(b) The opportunity to submit written comments on proposed significant revisions shall be provided by placing a notice in the Federal Register. Each of these notices shall include—

(1) The text of the revision or, if it is impracticable to publish the full text, a summary of the proposal;

(2) The address and telephone number of the individual from whom copies of the revision, in full text, can be requested and to whom comments thereon should be addressed; and

(3) When 1.501-3(b) is applicable, a statement that the revision is effective on a temporary basis pending completion of the public comment period.

(c) A minimum of 30 days and, normally, at least 60 days will be given for the receipt of comments.

Sections it refers to

Sections that refer to it

← 1.501-1 Definition. · 1.501-3 Exceptions. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 1

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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