[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR401.402]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                  CHAPTER 4--DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

PART 401_AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION SYSTEM--Table of Contents

 

             Subpart 401.4_Deviations From the FAR and AGAR

 

Sec. 401.402  Policy.





    Requests for authority to deviate from the provisions of the FAR or 

the AGAR shall be submitted in writing as far in advance as the 

exigencies of the situation will permit. Each request for deviation 

shall contain the following:

    (a) A statement of the deviation desired, including identification 

of the specific paragraph number(s) of the FAR and AGAR;

    (b) The reason why the deviation is considered necessary or would be 

in the best interest of the Government;

    (c) If applicable, the name of the contractor and identification of 

the contract affected;

    (d) A statement as to whether the deviation has been requested 

previously and, if so, circumstances of the previous request;

    (e) A description of the intended effect of the deviation;

    (f) A statement of the period of time for which the deviation is 

needed; and

    (g) Any pertinent background information which will contribute to a 

full understanding of the desired deviation.