# 48 C.F.R. § 216.401 (2026): General

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## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 216.401 (2026)
- **Heading:** General
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 2: DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / Part 216: TYPES OF CONTRACTS / Subpart 216.4: Subpart 216.4—Incentive Contracts / § 216.401: General.

## Text

(c) See PGI 216.401(c) for information on the Defense Acquisition University Award and Incentive Fees Community of Practice.
(d) The determination and findings justifying that the use of an incentive- or award-fee contract is in the best interest of the Government, may be signed by the head of contracting activity or a designee—
(i) No lower than one level below the head of the contracting activity for award-fee contracts; or
(ii) One level above the contracting officer for incentive-fee contracts.
(e) Award-fee plans required in FAR 16.401(e) shall be incorporated into all award-fee type contracts. Follow the procedures at PGI 216.401(e) when planning to award an award-fee contract.
[75 FR 78619, Dec. 16, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 8305, Feb. 14, 2011, 84 FR 65307, Nov. 27, 2019; 87 FR 65513, Oct. 28, 2022]

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 216.401 (2026) General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P216_S216_401.md)
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