FAR 29.001 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 terms used in FAR Part 29: NATO Forces and U.S. Forces. It matters to contractors because these definitions determine which entities and property are covered when the part refers to those forces.

Applies to: Contractors working with or in areas covered by FAR Part 29

Key terms: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Forces · U.S. Forces · Members of the Force · Members of the Civilian Component · NATO Personnel

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The text

As used in this part—

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Forces means the Members of the Force, Members of the Civilian Component, NATO Personnel and all property, equipment, and materiel of NATO, NATO Member States, and Operational Partners present in the territory of Afghanistan.

U.S. Forces means the entity comprising the members of the force and of the civilian component, and all property, equipment, and materiel of the United States Armed Forces present in the territory of Afghanistan.

← 29.000 Scope of part. · 29.101 Resolving tax problems. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 29

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 5, 24, and 29 ↗ · proposed 2026-06-23 · comments due 2026-07-23

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