# 52.204-1 Approval of Contract.
Type: Clause
Prescribed in: 4.103
Current version date: DEC 1989

## Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Version

The RFO marks this clause as Reserved. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (EO 14275) removes this clause under the overhauled FAR model; the eCFR text below remains in force for contracts not using the RFO model.

## Prescription and Applicability

### FAR Prescription, 4.103

The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.204-1 Approval of Contract, in solicitations and contracts if required by agency procedures.

## Current Text

52.204-1 Approval of Contract.

As prescribed in 4.103, insert the following clause:

Approval of Contract (DEC 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of . . . . . [ identify title of designated agency official here ] and shall not be binding until so approved.

(End of clause)

[54 FR 5058, Jan. 31, 1989, as amended at 54 FR 48990, Nov. 28, 1989]

## Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause

### Class Deviation 2026-O0023, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37)
- Status: Active
- Date Issued: 2026-02-01
- Change type: MODIFIED
- Action: Add clause 52.204-1

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Reference: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.204-1