# 501.401 Definition.

For purposes of determining whether an individual or class deviation is appropriate, as used in FAR subpart 1.4 and in this subpart—

“Contract action” means–

(1) Any oral or written action that results in:

(i) The purchase, rent, or lease of supplies, services, or construction;

(ii) The lease of real property; or

(iii) Modifications to these actions.

(2) Contract actions include, but are not limited to:

(i) Leases for real property;

(ii) Definitive contracts;

(iii) Any type of contract or agreement against which calls, orders, or purchases may be placed (e.g., governmentwide acquisition contracts, multi-agency contract, multiple-award contract, and blanket purchase agreements); and

(iv) Any call, order, or purchase made under leases for real property, contracts, or agreements.