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DFARS 204.1701 Definitions.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This DFARS section defines the term "first-tier subcontract" for this subpart. It matters because it clarifies that a subcontract awarded directly by the contractor to acquire services for a prime contract counts as a first-tier subcontract, while certain supplier agreements do not.

Applies to: Contractors awarding subcontracts under a prime contract

Key terms: First-tier subcontract · subcontract · prime contract · supplier agreements · indirect costs

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

As used in this subpart—

First-tier subcontract means a subcontract awarded directly by the contractor for the purpose of acquiring services for performance of a prime contract. It does not include the contractor's supplier agreements with vendors, such as long-term arrangements for materials or supplies or services that benefit multiple contracts and/or the costs of which are normally applied to a contractor's general and administrative expenses or indirect costs.

← 204.1700 Scope of subpart. · 204.1703 Reporting requirements. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 204

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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