This text is not in eCFR or DITA. It is extracted from the .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0026, which directs contracting officers to use it in place of the codified PGI. The parsed text is a convenience layer; the .docx attachment is authoritative.
When reviewing a claim, the contracting officer should obtain information on the contractor's previous claims. This history can reveal claim patterns and accuracy, and settlement outcomes. Potential sources of information include legal counsel, other contracting activities, and the Defense Contract Audit Agency.
Authoritative source
Issued as an attachment to the Office of the Secretary of Defense memorandum for Class Deviation 2026-O0026, signed August 24, 2026. Verify against the attachment before relying on this text.
- .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0026
- Class Deviation 2026-O0026 memorandum (PDF)
- Class Deviation 2026-O0026 on part52.dev
Codified PGI
No codified counterpart is tracked for PGI 233.205-5. This section exists only in the Class Deviation.