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FAR 25.703-1 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 section defines two key terms used in FAR 25.703: 'Person' and 'Sensitive technology.' It matters because these definitions determine which entities and technologies are covered by the related rules on Iran, helping contractors understand the scope of the restrictions.

Applies to: Contractors and entities subject to FAR 25.703

Key terms: Person · Sensitive technology · natural person · business enterprise · International Emergency Economic Powers Act

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

The text

As used in this section—

Person—

(1) Means—

(i) A natural person;

(ii) A corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, financial institution, insurer, underwriter, guarantor, and any other business organization, any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, and any governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and

(iii) Any successor to any entity described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this definition; and

(2) Does not include a government or governmental entity that is not operating as a business enterprise.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

← 25.703 Prohibition on contracting with entities that engage in certain activities or transactions relating to Iran. · 25.703-2 Iran Sanctions Act. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 25

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

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