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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 32: Contract Financing › Subpart 32.6

FAR 32.600 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 subpart sets out the policies and procedures for identifying, collecting, and deferring collection of contract debts, including interest when applicable. It also clarifies that certain sections do not apply to claims against common carriers for transportation overcharges and freight and cargo losses.

Applies to: Contract debts under FAR subpart 32.600

Key terms: contract debts · interest · common carriers · transportation overcharges · freight and cargo losses

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 identifying, collecting, and deferring collection of contract debts (including interest, if applicable). Sections 32.607, 32.608, and 32.610 of this subpart do not apply to claims against common carriers for transportation overcharges and freight and cargo losses (31 U.S.C. 3726).

Sections it refers to

  • 32.607 Installment payments and deferment of collection.
  • 32.608 Interest.
  • 32.610 Compromising debts.

← 32.504 Subcontracts under prime contracts providing progress payments. · 32.601 General. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 32

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

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