C.  Other Changes

During deliberations, the Councils determined that revisions to FAR 35.017-3 were necessary to clarify and streamline instructions for the placement of orders with FFRDCs. The FAR text at 35.017-3 has been revised to permit nonsponsoring agencies desiring to place orders against an FFRDC contract the option of incorporating the best procurement approach determination required by FAR 17.502-1(a) into the D&F required by FAR 17.502-2(c), subject to approval by the sponsoring agency.