RFO
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The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul has published a revised version of this clause. The RFO version supersedes the eCFR text below for contracts using the RFO model; see the RFO deviation for applicability.
View RFO version52.241-3 Scope and Duration of Contract. As prescribed in 41.501(c)(2), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: Scope and Duration of Contract (FEB 1995) (a) For the period __________, [ insert period of service ] the Contractor agrees to furnish and the Government agrees to purchase __________ [ insert type of service ] utility service in accordance with the applicable tariff(s), rules, and regulations as approved by the applicable governing regulatory body and as set forth in the contract. (b) It is expressly understood that neither the Contractor nor the Government is under any obligation to continue any service under the terms and conditions of this contract beyond the expiration date. (c) The Contractor shall provide the Government with one complete set of rates, terms, and conditions of service which are in effect as of the date of this contract and any subsequently approved rates. (d) The Contractor shall be paid at the applicable rate(s) under the tariff and the Government shall be liable for the minimum monthly charge, if any, specified in this contract commencing with the period in which service is initially furnished and continuing for the term of this contract. Any minimum monthly charge specified in this contract shall be equitably prorated for the periods in which commencement and termination of this contract become effective. (End of clause) [59 FR 67023, Dec. 28, 1994]
41.501(c)
(c) The contracting officer shall insert in solicitations and contracts for utility services clauses substantially the same as the clauses at-
(1) 52.241-2, Order of Precedence-Utilities;
(2) 52.241-3, Scope and Duration of Contract;
(3) 52.241-4, Change in Class of Service;
(4) 52.241-5, Contractor's Facilities; and
(5) 52.241-6, Service Provisions.
(1) 52.241-2, Order of Precedence-Utilities;
(2) 52.241-3, Scope and Duration of Contract;
(3) 52.241-4, Change in Class of Service;
(4) 52.241-5, Contractor's Facilities; and
(5) 52.241-6, Service Provisions.
DFARS Supplementary Guidance
241.501
(d) (1) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-7, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Regulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are subject to an independent regulatory body.
(2) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-8, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Unregulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are not subject to a regulatory body or are subject to a nonindependent regulatory body.
(2) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-8, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Unregulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are not subject to a regulatory body or are subject to a nonindependent regulatory body.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 03:16 UTC.
Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.
Regulatory Stack
The layers of regulation that govern this clause, from the FAR prescription through agency-specific supplements and any active deviations.
RFO
RFO Version
Overhauled clause text
The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul publishes a revised version of this clause. See the RFO Version tab for the controlling authority under the RFO model.
FAR
FAR Prescription
41.501(c)
(c) The contracting officer shall insert in solicitations and contracts for utility services clauses substantially the same as the clauses at-
(1) 52.241-2, Order of Precedence-Utilities;
(2) 52.241-3, Scope and Duration of Contract;
(3) 52.241-4, Change in Class of Service;
(4) 52.241-5, Contractor's Facilities; and
(5) 52.241-6, Service Provisions.
(1) 52.241-2, Order of Precedence-Utilities;
(2) 52.241-3, Scope and Duration of Contract;
(3) 52.241-4, Change in Class of Service;
(4) 52.241-5, Contractor's Facilities; and
(5) 52.241-6, Service Provisions.
DFARS
DFARS Supplement (eCFR)
241.501
(d) (1) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-7, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Regulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are subject to an independent regulatory body.
(2) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-8, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Unregulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are not subject to a regulatory body or are subject to a nonindependent regulatory body.
(2) Use a clause substantially the same as the clause at FAR 52.241-8, Change in Rates or Terms and Conditions of Service for Unregulated Services, when the utility services to be provided are not subject to a regulatory body or are subject to a nonindependent regulatory body.
Version History
Version history is sourced from the codified eCFR. Changes published only as class deviations or by the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul do not appear here until they are incorporated into the eCFR. For RFO-driven changes see the RFO Version tab and any active deviations cited above.
No version history available from eCFR.
RFO Version
Comparison of the codified eCFR text against the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul revision. Highlights show additions (green) and deletions (red, struck through).
Clause Text
Minor revisions. The RFO version has formatting or editorial changes from the eCFR text.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
Unchanged
52.241-3 Scope and Duration of Contract.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
2 added, 2 removed
(a)
(a) For the period __________, [insert period of service] the Contractor agrees to furnish and the Government agrees to purchase __________ [insert type of service] utility service in accordance with the applicable tariff(s), rules, and regulations as approved by the applicable governing regulatory body and as set forth in the contract.
(a)
(a) For the period _______________________, [insert period of service] the Contractor agrees to furnish and the Government agrees to purchase _____________________ [insert type of service] utility service in accordance with the applicable tariff(s), rules, and regulations as approved by the applicable governing regulatory body and as set forth in the contract.
6 removed
[59 FR 67023, Dec. 28, 1994]
Prescription
Substantive changes. The RFO prescription differs materially from the eCFR prescription.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
Unchanged
52.241-3 Scope and Duration of Contract.: Prescription
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
21 removed
(c)
(c) The contracting officer shall insert in solicitations and contracts for utility services clauses substantially the same as the clauses at-
(c)
5 removed
(1)
(1) 52.241-2, Order of Precedence-Utilities;
(1)
7 removed
(3)
(3) 52.241-4, Change in Class of Service;
(3)
5 removed
(4)
(4) 52.241-5, Contractor's Facilities; and
(4)
4 removed
(5)
(5) 52.241-6, Service Provisions.
(5)
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