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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 17: Special Contracting Methods › Subpart 17.7

FAR 17.700 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 rules in this subpart are extra requirements on top of the general interagency acquisition rules in subpart 17.5. It applies specifically when nondefense agencies buy supplies or services for the Department of Defense, and it implements a law on those acquisitions.

Applies to: Nondefense agencies acquiring supplies or services on behalf of the Department of Defense

What it requires

  • Comply with this subpart in addition to the policies and procedures for interagency acquisitions in subpart 17.5

Key terms: interagency acquisitions · nondefense agencies · Department of Defense · supplies and services

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The text

(a) Compliance with this subpart is in addition to the policies and procedures for interagency acquisitions set forth in subpart 17.5. This subpart prescribes policies and procedures specific to acquisitions of supplies and services by nondefense agencies on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD).

(b) This subpart implements Public Law 110-181, section 801, as amended (10 U.S.C. 3201 note prec.).

← 17.605 Award, renewal, and extension. · 17.701 Definitions. →

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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