# 48 C.F.R. § 32.106 (2026): Order of preference

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_106

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 32.106 (2026)
- **Heading:** Order of preference
- **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 1 / Part 32 / Subpart 32.1 / § 32.106: Order of preference.

## Text

The contracting officer must consider the following order of preference when a contractor requests contract financing, unless an exception would be in the Government's best interest in a specific case: (a) Private financing without Government guarantee. It is not intended, however, that the contracting officer require the contractor to obtain private financing— (1) At unreasonable terms; or (2) From other agencies. (b) Customary contract financing other than loan guarantees and certain advance payments (see 32.113). (c) Loan guarantees. (d) Unusual contract financing (see 32.114). (e) Advance payments (see exceptions in 32.402(b)). [48 FR 42328, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 60 FR 49711, Sept. 26, 1995; 65 FR 16279, Mar. 27, 2000]

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 32.100 (2026) Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_100.md)
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- [48 C.F.R. § 32.102 (2026) Description of contract financing methods.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_102.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.103 (2026) Progress payments under construction contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_103.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.104 (2026) Providing contract financing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_104.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.105 (2026) Uses of contract financing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_105.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.106 (2026) Order of preference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_106.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.107 (2026) Need for contract financing not a deterrent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_107.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.108 (2026) Financial consultation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_108.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.109 (2026) Termination financing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_109.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.110 (2026) Payment of subcontractors under cost-reimbursement prime contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_110.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.111 (2026) Contract clauses for noncommercial purchases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_111.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.112-1 (2026) Subcontractor assertions of nonpayment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_112_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 32.112-2 (2026) Subcontractor requests for information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P32_S32_112_2.md)

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