U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025

17.000 - 17.000 Scope of part.

This part prescribes policies and procedures for the acquisition of supplies and services through special contracting methods, including—

(a) Multi-year contracting;

(b) Options;

(c) Leader company contracting; and

(d) The use of reverse auctions to obtain competitive pricing.

[48 FR 42231, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 89 FR 61330, July 30, 2024]

Subpart 17.1 [17.101 - 17.109] - Subpart 17.1—Multiyear Contracting

Subpart 17.2 [17.200 - 17.208] - Subpart 17.2—Options

Subpart 17.3 - Subpart 17.3 [Reserved]

Subpart 17.4 [17.401 - 17.403] - Subpart 17.4—Leader Company Contracting

Subpart 17.5 [17.500 - 17.504] - Subpart 17.5—Interagency Acquisitions

Subpart 17.6 [17.600 - 17.605] - Subpart 17.6—Management and Operating Contracts

Subpart 17.7 [17.700 - 17.703] - Subpart 17.7—Interagency Acquisitions: Acquisitions by Nondefense Agencies on Behalf of the Department of Defense

Subpart 17.8 [17.800 - 17.805] - Subpart 17.8—Reverse Auctions