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FAR Part 36 RFO IMPLEMENTED DAF MANDATORY

Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts

RFO Effective
2026-02-01
DFARS Deviation
2026-O0019
Agency Deviations
1
RFO Overhauled
Overhauled under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul effective 2026-02-01. DFARS deviation 2026-O0019.
The DAF Contracting Compass page for this part includes mandatory compliance elements. View on Contracting Compass

28 provisions and clauses referenced by Part 36 sections. View in Clauses tab

Resources

DoD Agency Deviation for Part 36

Where the Department of Defense diverges from the government-wide RFO model language for this part.

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Part 52 Clauses in This Part

52.236-1
Performance of Work by the Contractor.
52.236-2
Differing Site Conditions.
52.236-3
Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work.
52.236-4
Physical Data.
52.236-5
Material and Workmanship.
52.236-6
Superintendence by the Contractor.
52.236-7
Permits and Responsibilities.
52.236-8
Other Contracts.
52.236-9
Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.
52.236-10
Operations and Storage Areas.
52.236-11
Use and Possession Prior to Completion.
52.236-12
Cleaning Up.
52.236-13
Accident Prevention.
52.236-14
Availability and Use of Utility Services.
52.236-15
Schedules for Construction Contracts.
52.236-16
Quantity Surveys.
52.236-17
Layout of Work.
52.236-18
Work Oversight in Cost-Reimbursement Construction Contracts.
52.236-19
Organization and Direction of the Work.
52.236-20
[Reserved]
52.236-21
Specifications and Drawings for Construction.
52.236-22
Design Within Funding Limitations.
52.236-23
Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor.
52.236-24
Work Oversight in Architect-Engineer Contracts.
52.236-25
Requirements for Registration of Designers.
52.236-26
Preconstruction Conference.
52.236-27
Site Visit (Construction).
52.236-28
Preparation of Proposals—Construction.

Clauses Referenced by This Part

52.236-1
Performance of Work by the Contractor.
52.236-10
Operations and Storage Areas.
52.236-11
Use and Possession Prior to Completion.
52.236-12
Cleaning Up.
52.236-13
Accident Prevention.
52.236-14
Availability and Use of Utility Services.
52.236-15
Schedules for Construction Contracts.
52.236-16
Quantity Surveys.
52.236-17
Layout of Work.
52.236-18
Work Oversight in Cost-Reimbursement Construction Contracts.
52.236-19
Organization and Direction of the Work.
52.236-2
Differing Site Conditions.
52.236-21
Specifications and Drawings for Construction.
52.236-22
Design Within Funding Limitations.
52.236-23
Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor.
52.236-24
Work Oversight in Architect-Engineer Contracts.
52.236-25
Requirements for Registration of Designers.
52.236-26
Preconstruction Conference.
52.236-27
Site Visit (Construction).
52.236-28
Preparation of Proposals—Construction.
52.236-3
Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work.
52.236-4
Physical Data.
52.236-5
Material and Workmanship.
52.236-6
Superintendence by the Contractor.
52.236-7
Permits and Responsibilities.
52.236-8
Other Contracts.
52.236-9
Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.
52.244-4
Subcontractors and outside associates and consultants (Architect-engineer services).
Practitioner Album

Interactive training with change summary, line-out document and practical tips.

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Regulatory Text

Current regulatory text for FAR Part 36.

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DAF Contracting Compass

Air Force implementation guidance for Part 36. Includes mandatory compliance elements.

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RFO FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the FAR Overhaul.

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