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DFARS 227.7200 Scope of subpart.

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In plain English

This section explains what DFARS subpart 227.72 covers: it sets out policies and procedures for buying computer software and software documentation, and for the rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose that software or documentation. It also lists the laws and an Executive order it implements, and states two situations where the subpart does not apply.

Applies to: Acquisitions of computer software and computer software documentation by DoD, except the listed exclusions

Key terms: computer software · computer software documentation · rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose · GSA schedule contracts · litigation support contractors

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The text

(a) This subpart—

(1) Prescribes policies and procedures for the acquisition of computer software and computer software documentation, and the rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose such software or documentation. It implements the following laws and Executive order:

(i) 10 U.S.C. 3013.

(ii) 10 U.S.C. 3208(d).

(iii) 10 U.S.C. 3771-3775.

(iv) 10 U.S.C. 3781-3786.

(v) 10 U.S.C. 4576.

(vi) Executive Order 12591 (subsection 1(b)(7)).

(2) Does not apply to—

(i) Computer software or computer software documentation acquired under General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contracts; or

(ii) Releases of computer software or computer software documentation to litigation support contractors (see subpart 204.74).

(b) See PGI 227.7200(b) for guidance and information in DoD issuances.

← 227.7108 Contractor data repositories. · 227.7201 Definitions. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 227

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

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