FAR 42.702 — Purpose
Regulatory text. Not legal advice.
(a)
(a) Establishing final indirect cost rates under this subpart provides—
(1) Uniformity of approach with a contractor when more than one contract or agency is involved;
(2) Economy of administration; and
(3) Timely settlement under cost-reimbursement contracts.
(b)
(b) Establishing billing rates provides a method for interim reimbursement of indirect costs at estimated rates subject to adjustment during contract performance and at the time the final indirect cost rates are established.
Source: eCFR • Pulled 2026-04-16