(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).