Overview
FAR 4.501 is currently designated as "[Reserved]," meaning it serves as a placeholder within the Federal Acquisition Regulation and contains no active regulatory language.
Key Rules
- Vacant Designation: The section contains no specific mandates, definitions, or procedures.
- Structural Preservation: The "[Reserved]" status is used to maintain the integrity of the FAR's hierarchical numbering system even when content is deleted or moved.
- No Regulatory Weight: Because there is no text, this section imposes no legal or administrative obligations on contractors or government agencies.
Practical Implications
- Contractors and Contracting Officers should bypass this section, as there are no compliance requirements or instructions to follow here.
- Guidance regarding electronic commerce in acquisition should be sought in the surrounding active sections of FAR Subpart 4.5.