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FAR and DFARS › DFARS Part 236: Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts › Subpart 236.6

DFARS 236.601 Policy.

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 requires written notification to congressional defense committees when the estimated contract price for architect-engineer services or construction design related to military construction, military family housing, or restoration of damaged facilities exceeds $1.5 million. The notification must include specific information and be provided within certain timeframes before funds are obligated. Contractors should be aware that this notification process may affect the timing of contract awards.

Applies to: Architect-engineer services or construction design contracts for military construction, military family housing, or restoration/replacement of damaged facilities with estimated contract price over $1.

What it requires

  • Ensure written notification to congressional defense committees is provided if the total estimated contract price exceeds $1.5 million.
  • Include required information in the notification: scope and estimated contract price for military construction/family housing; justification, estimated price, and source of funds for restoration/replacement.
  • Provide notification at least 14 days before initial obligation of funds if by electronic medium for military construction/family housing; or at least 21 days if by other means.
  • Provide notification at least 7 days before initial obligation of funds if by electronic medium for restoration/replacement; or at least 21 days if by other means.

Key terms: congressional defense committees · architect-engineer services · military construction · military family housing · restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities

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

The text

(1) Written notification to the congressional defense committees is required if the total estimated contract price for architect-engineer services or construction design, in connection with military construction, military family housing, or restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities, exceeds $1.5 million. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 480, unclassified notifications must be provided by electronic medium.

(i) For military construction or military family housing (10 U.S.C. 2807(b)), the notification—

(A) Must include the scope of the project and the estimated contract price; and

(B)(1) If provided by electronic medium, must be provided at least 14 days before the initial obligation of funds; or

(2) If provided by other than electronic medium, must be received by the congressional defense committees at least 21 days before the initial obligation of funds.

(ii) For restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities (10 U.S.C. 2854(b)), the notification—

(A) Must include the justification for the project, the estimated contract price, and the source of the funds for the project; and

(B)(1) If provided by electronic medium, must be provided at least 7 days before the initial obligation of funds; or

(2) If provided by other than electronic medium, must be received by the congressional defense committees at least 21 days before the initial obligation of funds.

(2) During the applicable notice period, synopsis of the proposed contract action and administrative actions leading to the award may be started.

← 236.570 Additional provisions and clauses. · 236.602 Selection of firms for architect-engineer contracts. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 236

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

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