# 48 C.F.R. § 47.505 (2026): Construction contracts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P47_S47_505

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 47.505 (2026)
- **Heading:** Construction contracts
- **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 47 / Subpart 47.5 / § 47.505: Construction contracts.

## Text

(a) Except as stated in paragraph (b) below, construction contractors, including subcontractors and suppliers, engaged in overseas work shall comply with the policies and regulations in this subpart. (b) These requirements shall not apply to military assistance, foreign aid, or similar projects under the auspices of the U.S. Government when the recipient nation furnishes, or pays for, at least 50 percent of the transportation, in which event foreign-flag vessels may be used for a portion not to exceed 50 percent of the gross tonnage for the project.

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 47.500 (2026) Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P47_S47_500.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 47.501 (2026) Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P47_S47_501.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 47.502 (2026) Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P47_S47_502.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 47.503 (2026) Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P47_S47_503.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 47.504 (2026) Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P47_S47_504.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 47.505 (2026) Construction contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P47_S47_505.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 47.506 (2026) Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P47_S47_506.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 47.507 (2026) Contract clauses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P47_S47_507.md)

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