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FAR 17.200 Scope of subpart.

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 that the subpart sets policies and procedures for using option solicitation provisions and contract clauses. It says the subpart does not apply to certain contracts—construction/alteration/repair services, architect-engineer services, and research and development services—unless agency regulations provide otherwise. However, it does not prevent options from being used in those contracts.

Applies to: Contracts for certain services, except as provided in agency regulations

Key terms: option solicitation provisions · contract clauses · agency regulations · architect-engineer services · research and development services

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for the use of option solicitation provisions and contract clauses. Except as provided in agency regulations, this subpart does not apply to contracts for

(a) Services involving the construction, alteration, or repair (including dredging, excavating, and painting) of buildings, bridges, roads, or other kinds of real property;

(b) Architect-engineer services; and

(c) Research and development services.

However, it does not preclude the use of options in those contracts.

Sections that refer to it

  • 17.208 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
  • 217.208 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

← 17.109 Contract clauses. · 17.201 [Reserved] →

Rule changes for FAR Part 17

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

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