48 CFR 401.602-3 - 401.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized commitments.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 16, 2025

Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System last revised: Oct 18, 2025

View all text of Subpart 401.6 [401.601 - 401.603-1]

401.602-3 - 401.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized commitments.

(a) Ratification means the signed, documented action taken by an authorized official to approve and sanction a previously unauthorized commitment. Unauthorized commitment means an agreement made by a Government representative who lacked the authority to enter into a contract on behalf of the Government.

(b) Procedures are in accordance with the USDA Contracting Desk Book, Part 401.602-3.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 40 U.S.C. 486(c)

source: 89 FR 81015, Oct. 7, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 48 CFR 401.602-3