Overview
Subpart 36.4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is currently designated as "[Reserved]." This means that while the section is carved out in the regulatory framework of Part 36 (Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts), it currently contains no active regulatory language or requirements.
Key Rules
- No Active Mandates: There are currently no rules, clauses, or provisions contained within this subpart that govern federal acquisitions.
- Structural Placeholder: The "Reserved" status is used to maintain the FAR's organizational structure, often indicating that previous content was removed or that the space is being held for future regulatory additions.
- Historical Context: Historically, this subpart may have addressed specific construction-related topics (such as "Commercial and Industrial Facilities" in older versions), but such content has since been deleted or integrated elsewhere.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Are not required to take any action or include any specific language from this subpart in solicitations or contracts.
- Contractors/Offerors: Have no compliance or reporting obligations stemming from this specific subpart.
- Regulatory Councils: The FAR Council maintains the authority to populate this subpart in the future should new construction-related regulations be enacted.
Practical Implications
- Skip During Compliance Review: When navigating FAR Part 36, practitioners should move directly from Subpart 36.3 (Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures) to Subpart 36.5 (Contract Clauses) for active regulatory guidance.
- No Clause Incorporation: There are no "Subpart 36.4" clauses to be found in FAR Part 52; therefore, it does not impact the construction of a government contract.
- Reference Awareness: If a legacy document refers to FAR 36.4, it is likely outdated, and the user should verify where that specific guidance was moved (often consolidated into 36.2 or 36.5).