FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 36: Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts

FAR 36.000 Scope of part.

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 part of the FAR sets out policies and procedures specifically for contracting for construction and architect-engineer services. It also covers requirements for certain clauses and standard forms that apply to contracts for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. Contractors in these fields should know that this part governs how those contracts are handled.

Applies to: Contracting for construction and architect-engineer services, and contracts for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements

Key terms: construction · architect-engineer services · clauses · standard forms · dismantling

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The text

This part prescribes policies and procedures peculiar to contracting for construction and architect-engineer services. It includes requirements for using certain clauses and standard forms that apply also to contracts for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements.

36.001 Definitions. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 36

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

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