Code of Federal Regulations Title 41. Public Contracts and Property Management § 41.102–73.110 What rules must Executive agencies follow when acquiring leasehold interests in buildings constructed for Federal Government use?

(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.