Section 32.611 - Contract clause(a) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.232-17, Interest, in solicitations and contracts unless it is contemplated that the contract will be in one or more of the following categories:(1) Contracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.(2) Contracts with Government agencies.(3) Contracts with a State or local government or instrumentality.(4) Contracts with a foreign government or instrumentality.(5) Contracts without any provision for profit or fee with a nonprofit organization.(6) Contracts described in Subpart 5.5, Paid Advertisements.(7) Any other exceptions authorized under agency procedures.(b) The contracting officer may insert the FAR clause at 52.232-17, Interest, in solicitations and contracts when it is contemplated that the contract will be in any of the categories specified in 32.611(a).