Overview
Subpart 8.3 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is currently designated as [Reserved]. This means that it contains no active regulatory language, requirements, or guidance at this time, serving primarily as a placeholder to maintain the structural integrity of FAR Part 8.
Key Rules
- No Active Regulations: There are currently no specific clauses, provisions, or mandates contained within this subpart.
- Structural Placeholder: The "Reserved" status indicates that previous regulations may have been removed or that the FAR Council is holding the section for future regulatory use regarding the "Required Sources of Supplies and Services."
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Currently have no duties or compliance requirements specific to Subpart 8.3.
- Contractors/Offerors: Are not required to monitor or respond to any requirements under this subpart in solicitations or active contracts.
- FAR Council: Responsible for determining if and when this subpart will be populated with new regulatory content in the future.
Practical Implications
- Navigation: When reviewing FAR Part 8 (Required Sources of Supplies and Services), practitioners should skip directly from Subpart 8.1 (Excess Personal Property) or 8.0 (General) to Subpart 8.4 (Federal Supply Schedules).
- Compliance: Because the subpart is reserved, it cannot be cited as a basis for a protest, a claim, or a contractual requirement.
- Historical Context: In legal research, a "Reserved" section often indicates that the prior subject matter (historically, this section dealt with the acquisition of utility services, which moved to FAR Part 41) has been relocated or rescinded to streamline the regulations.