FAR 17.803 — Applicability
Regulatory text. Not legal advice.
Reverse auction processes shall not be used for—
(a)
(a) Design-build construction contracts (see FAR 36.104);
(b)
(b) Procurements for architect-engineer services subject to 40 U.S.C. chapter 11 (see FAR 36.601);
(c)
(c) Procurements using sealed bidding procedures (see FAR Part 14); or
(d)
(d) Acquisition of personal protective equipment, in accordance with—
(1) Sections 813 and 814 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (Pub. L. 114-328);
(2) Section 882 of the NDAA for FY 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91); and
(3) Section 880 of the John S. McCain NDAA for FY 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232, 41 U.S.C. 3701 note).
Source: eCFR • Pulled 2026-04-16