[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] [Page 98] 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.