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FAR 4.2001 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 the FAR subpart on Kaspersky Lab products: "Kaspersky Lab covered article" and "Kaspersky Lab covered entity." It matters to contractors because these definitions determine what hardware, software, or services are restricted under the related rules.

Applies to: Contractors subject to the FAR subpart addressing Kaspersky Lab covered articles

Key terms: Kaspersky Lab covered article · Kaspersky Lab covered entity · hardware · software · service

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The text

As used in this subpart—

Kaspersky Lab covered article means any hardware, software, or service that—

(1) Is developed or provided by a Kaspersky Lab covered entity;

(2) Includes any hardware, software, or service developed or provided in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab covered entity; or

(3) Contains components using any hardware or software developed in whole or in part by a Kaspersky Lab covered entity.

Kaspersky Lab covered entity means—

(1) Kaspersky Lab;

(2) Any successor entity to Kaspersky Lab, including any change in name, e.g., “Kaspersky”;

(3) Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Kaspersky Lab; or

(4) Any entity of which Kaspersky Lab has a majority ownership.

← 4.1903 Contract clause. · 4.2002 Prohibition. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 4

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

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