[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR28.103-3] [Page 534] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION PART 28_BONDS AND INSURANCE--Table of Contents Subpart 28.1_Bonds and Other Financial Protections Sec. 28.103-3 Payment bonds. (a) A payment bond is required only when a performance bond is required, and if the use of payment bond is in the Government's interest. (b) When a contract price is increased, the Government may require additional bond protection in an amount adequate to protect suppliers of labor and material. [48 FR 42286, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 61 FR 39213, July 26, 1996]