48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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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.

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3 sections with “contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds”

  • FAR 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year.
    …nd ____. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Gov…
  • FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds.
    …presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Gov…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …rtakes to indemnify another against loss, damage, or liability arising from an unknown or contingent event. Interagency acquisition means a procedure by which an agency needing supplies or services (the requesting agency) obtains them from…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.