FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 31: Contract Cost Principles and Procedures › Subpart 31.7

FAR 31.701 Purpose.

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In plain English

This section explains that the subpart sets the principles for determining costs for work done by nonprofit organizations under Government contracts. It also defines what counts as a nonprofit organization for this purpose, based on its charitable, scientific, or educational purpose and tax-exempt status. This matters to contractors because it identifies which entities fall under these cost principles.

Applies to: Nonprofit organizations performing work under Government contracts

Key terms: nonprofit organization · charitable · scientific · educational · Internal Revenue Code section 501

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The text

This subpart provides the principles for determining the cost applicable to work performed by nonprofit organizations under contracts with the Government. A nonprofit organization, for purpose of identification, is defined as a business entity organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes, of which no part of the net earnings inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual, of which no substantial part of the activities is carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation or participating in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office, and which are exempt from federal income taxation under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.

← 31.603 Requirements. · 31.702 General. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 31

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

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