DFARS 217.207 Exercise of options.

In plain English

This section requires contracting officers to exercise options only after verifying that the contractor's registration in SAM is active and that its unique entity identifier, CAGE code, name, and physical address are accurately reflected in the contract. It also requires checking the Supplier Performance Risk System to confirm that a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment summary score is posted for relevant contractor information systems and, if required, that the contractor holds the necessary CMMC status. These checks matter because they ensure the contractor remains eligible and compliant before an option is exercised.

Applies to: Contracting officers exercising options under DoD contracts

What it requires

• Determine that the contractor's record in SAM is active and that its unique entity identifier, CAGE code, name, and physical address are accurately reflected in the contract document.
• Work with the program office or requiring activity to verify in the Supplier Performance Risk System that the summary level score of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment is posted for each covered contractor information system relevant to the offer, contract, task order, or delivery order.
• If the contract requires a specific CMMC level, verify that the contractor has a current CMMC status at that level or higher for each applicable CMMC unique identifier.

Key terms: System for Award Management (SAM) · unique entity identifier · Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code · Supplier Performance Risk System · NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment

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