48 CFR § 604.802 - 604.802 Contract files.

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title: "48 CFR § 604.802 - 604.802   Contract files."
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# 604.802 604.802   Contract files.

Heads of contracting activities shall maintain standard procedures to conform to FAR 4.802 for file location and maintenance.

(f) *Electronic files.* Offices may maintain files in electronic media provided all documentation is maintained as required by FAR subpart 4.8. Electronic files dispersed in multiple locations, or maintained with no naming convention, do not constitute adequate electronic records.