52.247-27

Contract Not Affected by Oral Agreement.

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Effective Date

APR 1984

Active Deviations

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Versions

1 (since 2017-01-01)

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52.247-27 Contract Not Affected by Oral Agreement.

As prescribed in 47.207-8(b), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services:

Contract Not Affected by Oral Agreement (APR 1984)

No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise affect the terms, conditions, or specifications stated in this contract. All modifications to the contract must be made in writing by the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative.

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47.207-8(b)

(b) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.247-27, Contract Not Affected by Oral Agreement.

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FAR FAR Prescription 47.207-8(b)

(b) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.247-27, Contract Not Affected by Oral Agreement.

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