FAR and DFARS › DFARS Part 237: Service Contracting › Subpart 237.73
DFARS 237.7301 Definitions.
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In plain English
This section defines key terms used in DFARS subpart 237.7301, such as 'institution of higher learning,' 'nonprofit organization,' 'student,' and 'technical support.' It matters to contractors because these definitions determine eligibility and scope for contracts involving student technical support at DoD laboratories.
Applies to: Contractors and entities involved in student technical support contracts with DoD laboratories
Key terms: Institution of higher learning · Nonprofit organization · Student · Technical support
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The text
As used in this subpart—
(a) Institution of higher learning means any public or private post-secondary school, junior college, college, university, or other degree granting educational institution that—
(1) Is located in the United States or its outlying areas;
(2) Has an accredited education program approved by an appropriate accrediting body; and
(3) Offers a program of study at any level beyond high school.
(b) Nonprofit organization means any organization described by section 501(c)(3) of title 26 of the U.S.C. which is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of title 26.
(c) Student means an individual enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) at an institution of higher learning before the term of the student technical support contract. The individual shall remain in good standing in a curriculum designed to lead to the granting of a recognized degree, during the term of the contract.
(d) Technical support means any scientific or engineering work in support of the mission of the DoD laboratory involved. It does not include administrative or clerical services.
← 237.7300 Scope. · 237.7302 General. →
Rule changes for DFARS Part 237
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Preventing Conflicts of Interest for Certain Consulting Services (DFARS Case 2024-D007) ↗ · final rule 2025-08-25 · effective 2025-10-24
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Inflation Adjustment of Acquisition-Related Thresholds (DFARS Case 2024-D002) ↗ · proposed 2025-01-17 · comments due 2025-03-18
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments ↗ · final rule 2024-10-10 · effective 2024-10-10
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Preventing Conflicts of Interest for Certain Consulting Services (DFARS Case 2024-D007) ↗ · proposed 2024-09-26 · comments due 2024-11-25
- Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Transfer and Adoption of Military Animals (DFARS Case 2020-D021) ↗ · final rule 2024-02-15 · effective 2024-02-15
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.