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FAR and DFARS › DFARS Part 235: Research and Development Contracting

DFARS 235.070-2 Indemnification under contracts involving both research and development and other work.

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 section addresses indemnification in contracts that combine research and development with other work. It says such contracts may provide indemnification under two separate authorities, with Public Law 85-804 applying only to work not covered by 10 U.S.C. 3861. Actions under Public Law 85-804 must also follow FAR 50.104-3.

Applies to: Contracts involving both research and development and other work

What it requires

  • Ensure actions under Public Law 85-804 comply with FAR 50.104-3

Key terms: indemnification · 10 U.S.C. 3861 · Public Law 85-804 · FAR 50.104-3

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The text

These contracts may provide for indemnification under the authority of both 10 U.S.C. 3861 and Public Law 85-804. Public Law 85-804 will apply only to work to which 10 U.S.C. 3861 does not apply. Actions under Public Law 85-804 must also comply with FAR 50.104-3.

Sections it refers to

  • 50.104-3 Special procedures for unusually hazardous or nuclear risks.

← 235.070-1 Indemnification under research and development contracts. · 235.070-3 Contract clauses. →

Rule changes for DFARS Part 235

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

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