U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

541.501 - 541.501 Contract clauses (FAR DEVIATION).

(a) FAR deviation. GSA has a deviation from FAR 52.232-19 that allows use of the clause at 552.241-70 in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.232-19. Insert the clause at 552.241-70, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year or Quarter, in lieu of the FAR clause at 52.232-19, in all utility acquisitions.

(b) Utility services. Insert the clause at 541.501(b), Disputes (Utility Contracts), in solicitations and contracts for utility services subject to the jurisdiction and regulation of a utility rate commission.

[86 FR 55521, Oct. 6, 2021, as amended at 86 FR 61080, Nov. 5, 2021; 89 FR 55086, July 3, 2024]