With the issuance of Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-37, the FAR now requires, in addition to previous requirements, several new actions in using and administering a cost-plus-award-fee contract. Attached are the pre and post Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-37 requirements for using and administering cost-plus-award-fee contracts. Changes to current Departmental guidance are being considered and will be disseminated in future communications.