---
kind: "section"
citation: "48 C.F.R. § 217.7403"
title: "48"
number: "217.7403"
heading: "Policy."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/48/217.7403"
---

# §217.7403. Policy.


DoD policy is that undefinitized contract actions shall—

- (a) **Be used only when—**
  - (1) The negotiation of a definitive contract action is not possible in sufficient time to meet the Government's requirements; and
  - (2) The Government's interest demands that the contractor be given a binding commitment so that contract performance can begin immediately.
- (b) **Be as complete and definite as practicable under the particular circumstances.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.

### Source

Source: 56 FR 36345, July 31, 1991, unless otherwise noted.