48 CFR § 817.7004-1 - 817.7004-1 Authorization.

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title: "48 CFR § 817.7004-1 - 817.7004-1   Authorization."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
section_number: "817.7004-1"
section_name: "817.7004-1   Authorization."
chapter_number: 8
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS"
subchapter_number: "C"
subchapter_name: "CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES"
part_number: "817"
part_name: "SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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authority: "38 U.S.C. 8127-8128; 41 U.S.C. 1303; 41 U.S.C. 1702; and 48 CFR 1.301-1.304."
regulatory_source: "73 FR 2717, Jan. 15, 2008, unless otherwise noted."
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# 817.7004-1 817.7004-1   Authorization.

The contracting officer shall obtain approval one level above the contracting officer before—

(a) *Entering into a UCA.* The request for approval must fully explain the need to begin performance before definitization, including the adverse impact on the VA resulting from delays in beginning performance.

(b) *Including requirements for non-urgent items and equipment in a UCA.* The request should show that inclusion of the non-urgent items is consistent with good business practices and in the best interest of the Government.

(c) *Modifying the scope of a UCA when performance has already begun.* The request should show that the modification is consistent with good business practices and in the best interests of the Government.