### Question
What does undefinitized contractual action mean?


### Answer
**Undefinitized contractual action** has the following meaning in *14 U.S.C. § 567*:

> a new procurement action entered into by the Coast Guard for which the contractual terms, specifications, or price are not agreed upon before performance is begun under the action

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 567*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 15-ACQUISITIONS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

