48 CFR § 1631.205-81 - 1631.205-81 Inferred reasonableness.

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section_name: "1631.205-81   Inferred reasonableness."
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chapter_name: "OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATION"
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# 1631.205-81 1631.205-81   Inferred reasonableness.

If the carrier follows the notification and consent requirements of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of 1652.244-70, and subsequently obtains the Contracting officer's consent or ratification, then the reasonableness of the subcontract's costs shall be inferred.

[70 FR 31382, June 1, 2005]