CFR > Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management > SUBTITLE C—Federal Property Management Regulations System > CHAPTER 102—FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION (parts 102 to 102-197) > SUBCHAPTER C—REAL PROPERTY (parts 102-71 to 102-86) > PART 102-73—REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION > SUBPART B—Acquisition by Lease (§102-73.45 to §102-73.240) > 102-73.110—What rules must Executive agencies follow when acquiring leasehold interests in buildings constructed for Federal Government use?

102-73.110—What rules must Executive agencies follow when acquiring leasehold interests in buildings constructed for Federal Government use?

When acquiring leasehold interests in buildings to be constructed for Federal Government use, Executive agencies must—
(a) Establish detailed building specifications before agreeing to a contract that will result in the construction of a building;
(b) Use competitive procedures;
(c) Inspect every building during construction to ensure that the building complies with the Government's specifications;
(d) Evaluate every building after completion of construction to determine that the building complies with the Government's specifications; and
(e) Ensure that any contract that will result in the construction of a building contains provisions permitting the Government to reduce the rent during any period when the building does not comply with the Government's specifications.