48 CFR § 215.407-3 - 215.407-3 Forward pricing rate agreements.

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title: "48 CFR § 215.407-3 - 215.407-3   Forward pricing rate agreements."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "215.407-3"
section_name: "215.407-3   Forward pricing rate agreements."
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chapter_name: "DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE"
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# 215.407-3 215.407-3   Forward pricing rate agreements.

(b)(i) Use forward pricing rate agreement (FPRA) rates when such rates are available, unless waived on a case-by-case basis by the head of the contracting activity.

(ii) Advise the ACO of each case waived.

(iii) Contact the ACO for questions on FPRAs or recommended rates.