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FAR 1.701 Definition.

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 defines what a Determination and Findings (D&F) is under the FAR. It explains that a D&F is a written approval by an authorized official required before certain contract actions, consisting of a determination supported by findings. Contractors may encounter D&Fs when a contract action requires this special approval.

Applies to: Contract actions requiring a D&F by statute or regulation

Key terms: Determination and Findings (D&F) · determination · findings · authorized official · contract actions

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The text

Determination and Findings (D&F) means a special form of written approval by an authorized official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions. The determination is a conclusion or decision supported by the findings. The findings are statements of fact or rationale essential to support the determination and must cover each requirement of the statute or regulation.

← 1.700 Scope of subpart. · 1.702 General. →

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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