The acquisition of real estate requires the involvement of a DOE Certified Realty Specialist, as specified at 917.7402. Special circumstances and situations may arise under cost-type contracts when, in the performance of the contract or subcontract, the performer shall be required, or otherwise find it necessary, to acquire real estate or interests therein by:

1. (a) Purchase, on DOE's behalf or in its own name, with title eventually vesting in the Government.
2. (b) Lease for which DOE will reimburse the contractor for the pre-approved costs incurred under the lease.
3. (c) Acquisition of temporary interest through easement, license or permit, and DOE funds the cost of the temporary interest.

[61 FR 41707, Aug. 9, 1996, as amended at 76 FR 7693, Feb. 11, 2011]