FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 26: Other Socioeconomic Programs › Subpart 26.1

FAR 26.104 Contract clause.

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 tells civilian agency contracting officers when they may include the clause at 52.226-1, which promotes use of Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises. It matters to contractors because that clause can appear in their solicitations and contracts, affecting subcontracting and potential cost adjustments.

Applies to: Civilian agency contracting officers and contractors on those solicitations and contracts

Key terms: Indian organizations · Indian-owned economic enterprises · subcontracting possibilities · increased costs · 52.226-1

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

The text

Contracting officers in civilian agencies may insert the clause at 52.226-1, Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, in solicitations and contracts if—

(a) In the opinion of the contracting officer, subcontracting possibilities exist for Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises; and

(b) Funds are available for any increased costs as described in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at 52.226-1.

Sections it refers to

  • 52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises.

Sections that refer to it

  • 52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises.

← 26.103 Procedures. · 26.200 Scope of subpart. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 26

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

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