Overview
FAR 52.217 and 52.217-1 are designated as "[Reserved]," signifying that no regulatory text, contract clauses, or solicitation provisions are currently active under these specific identifiers. These placeholders are used to maintain the integrity of the FAR's numerical structure when a clause has been removed or when a number is skipped for future use.
Key Rules
- Placeholder Status: The "[Reserved]" designation indicates the absence of enforceable regulatory language or requirements for these specific citations.
- Structural Integrity: These sections exist solely to preserve the numbering sequence of Subpart 52.217, ensuring that active sections (such as 52.217-2 through 52.217-12) do not need to be renumbered.
- Non-incorporation: Because there is no text, these sections cannot be incorporated into a solicitation or contract by reference or in full text.
Practical Implications
- Compliance: Contractors and Contracting Officers can skip these sections entirely, as they impose no obligations, rights, or duties on either party.
- Cross-Referencing: The use of "[Reserved]" ensures that existing legal documents and external regulations that cross-reference subsequent clauses (like the "Option to Extend Services" at 52.217-8) remain accurate and valid.