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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 42: Contract Administration and Audit Services › Subpart 42.5

FAR 42.504 Postaward letters.

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 says that after a contract is awarded, the Government may use a written letter instead of holding a postaward conference to orient the contractor. The letter should name the Government representative who will administer the contract and point out any unusual or significant contract requirements. It also notes that the rules on contract changes in 42.503-2 apply here.

Applies to: Government contracting officers and contractors after contract award

What it requires

  • Identify the Government representative responsible for administering the contract
  • Cite any unusual or significant contract requirements

Key terms: postaward orientation · postaward conference · Government representative · contract requirements · 42.503-2

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The text

In some circumstances, a letter or other written form of communication to the contractor may be adequate postaward orientation (in lieu of a conference). The letter should identify the Government representative responsible for administering the contract and cite any unusual or significant contract requirements. The rules on changes to the contract in 42.503-2 also apply here.

Sections it refers to

  • 42.503-2 Postaward conference procedure.

← 42.503-3 Postaward conference report. · 42.505 Postaward subcontractor conferences. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 42

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

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