U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
(a) The limitations in 217.7404-2, 217.7404-3, and 217.7404-4 do not apply to UCAs for the purchase of initial spares.
(b) The head of an agency may waive the limitations in 217.7404(a), 217.7404-2, 217.7404-3, and 217.7404-4 for UCAs if the head of the agency determines that the waiver is necessary to support—
(1) A contingency operation; or
(2) A humanitarian or peacekeeping operation.