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48 CFR 401.602-3: 401.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized commitments.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- CHAPTER 4—DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
- SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL
- PART 401—AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION SYSTEM
- Subpart 401.6—Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities
(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.
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