Overview
Subpart 4.15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is currently designated as "[Reserved]." This indicates that there are no active regulatory requirements, policies, or procedures contained within this specific subpart at this time.
Key Rules
- Placeholder Status: The "Reserved" designation is used to maintain the numerical continuity of the FAR. It signifies that previous regulations in this section have been removed or that the space is being held for future regulatory implementation.
- Historical Context: This subpart formerly contained regulations related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) reporting requirements. Those requirements were removed once the reporting period expired.
- No Current Regulatory Effect: Because the subpart is reserved, there are no clauses or provisions from this section that can be incorporated into solicitations or contracts.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: No actions are required. Contracting Officers should not look to this subpart for guidance or include any (now-deleted) 4.15 references in contract documents.
- Contractors: There are no compliance or reporting obligations stemming from this subpart.
- FAR Council: Responsible for determining if and when new regulatory material will be inserted into this reserved space.
Practical Implications
- Standardization: The use of "[Reserved]" ensures that if a user is looking for Subpart 4.15, they see it is intentionally empty rather than assuming it was omitted by error.
- Contract Audits: During a contract audit or review, any reference to Subpart 4.15 in legacy contracts (dating back to the 2009-2014 era) should be flagged as obsolete, as the reporting requirements are no longer active under the current FAR.
- Navigation: Users of the FAR can skip this subpart entirely when researching current administrative requirements for government contracts.