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         <ph props="autonumber" class="- topic/ph ">217.7404-1</ph> Authorization.</title>
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         <p class="- topic/p ">The contracting officer shall obtain approval from the head of the contracting activity before—</p>
         <p outputclass="List1" class="- topic/p ">(a)  Entering into a UCA.  The request for approval must fully explain the need to begin performance before definitization, including the adverse impact on agency requirements resulting from delays in beginning performance.</p>
         <p outputclass="List1" class="- topic/p ">(b)  Including requirements for non-urgent spare parts and support equipment in a UCA.  The request should show that inclusion of the non-urgent items is consistent with good business practices and in the best interest of the United States.</p>
         <p outputclass="List1" class="- topic/p ">(c)  Modifying the scope of a UCA when performance has already begun.  The request should show that the modification is consistent with good business practices and in the best interests of the United States.</p>
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