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FAR 52.241-4 Change in Class of Service.

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 clause addresses what happens when the class of utility service changes under a government contract. If the class of service changes, the contractor must provide that service at its lowest available rate schedule for the new class. If no approved rate schedules are on file with the regulatory body, the parties may negotiate a rate schedule for the new class.

Applies to: Contractors providing utility services under contracts that include this clause

What it requires

  • Provide the changed service at the Contractor's lowest available rate schedule applicable to the class of service furnished

Key terms: class of service · lowest available rate schedule · regulatory body · approved rate schedules

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

The text

As prescribed in 41.501(c)(3), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

Change in Class of Service (FEB 1995)

(a) In the event of a change in the class of service, such service shall be provided at the Contractor's lowest available rate schedule applicable to the class of service furnished.

(b) Where the Contractor does not have on file with the regulatory body approved rate schedules applicable to services provided, no clause in this contract shall preclude the parties from negotiating a rate schedule applicable to the class of service furnished.

(End of clause)

Sections it refers to

  • 41.501 Solicitation provision and contract clauses.

Sections that refer to it

  • 41.501 Solicitation provision and contract clauses.

← 52.241-3 Scope and Duration of Contract. · 52.241-5 Contractor's Facilities. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 52

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

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