Overview
Subpart 8.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is currently designated as "[Reserved]." This means the section contains no active regulatory text and serves as a structural placeholder within Part 8 (Required Sources of Supplies and Services) to maintain numerical continuity.
Key Rules
- No Active Requirements: There are currently no regulatory requirements, clauses, or provisions codified within this specific subpart.
- Placeholder Status: The "[Reserved]" designation is used by FAR councils to indicate that previous content has been deleted or that the section is being held for future regulatory additions without disrupting the existing numbering system.
- Historical Context: Historically, this subpart dealt with the management of motor vehicles (specifically interagency fleet management systems), but those regulations have been relocated or removed in favor of other authorities.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: There are no specific duties or compliance checks required under this subpart.
- Legal/Policy Reviewers: Should note that any internal agency citations to 8.10 are likely obsolete and should be updated to current active FAR subparts.
- FAR Council: Responsible for determining if and when new regulations will be inserted into this reserved space.
Practical Implications
- Regulatory Research: When conducting research on "Required Sources of Supplies and Services," practitioners should skip Subpart 8.10 and move directly to active subparts, such as FAR 8.11 (Leasing of Motor Vehicles).
- Documentation: If a solicitation or contract previously referenced FAR 8.10 (from older templates), it should be removed or updated to reflect the current regulatory environment.
- Alternative Guidance: For matters relating to the acquisition and management of government vehicles—the subject formerly associated with this subpart—contractors and agencies should refer to FAR Subpart 8.11 or 41 CFR Part 102-34.