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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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67 sections with “Authorized supplier”: the first 40

  • DFARS 246.870-2 Policy.
    …o— (i) Obtain electronic parts that are in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer or currently available in stock from— (A) The original manufacturers of the parts; (B) Their authorized supplier…
  • DFARS 252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System.
    …ted in regulations found at 48 CFR 9903.201-1. (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Authorized aftermarket manufacturer means an organization that fabricates a part under a contract with, or with the express written authority of, the …
  • DFARS 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts.
    …lause: Sources of Electronic Parts (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Authorized aftermarket manufacturer means an organization that fabricates a part under a contract with, or with the express written authority of, the …
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ted data following the procedures in 10 CFR 1045.21; and (2) Must be protected against unauthorized disclosure according to Executive Order 12958, Classified National Security Information, April 17, 1995, or classified in accordance with t…
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …e Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include— (i) Name and address of the Contractor; (ii) Inv…
  • FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.
    …rty means all tangible property, both real and personal. Property Administrator means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requir…
  • DFARS 202.101 Definitions.
    Authorized aftermarket manufacturer means an organization that fabricates an electronic part under a contract with, or with the express written authority of, the original component manufacturer based on the original component manufacturer's…
  • DFARS 227.7103-7 Use and nondisclosure agreement.
    …osure of the data. (1) The specific conditions under which an intended recipient will be authorized to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose technical data subject to limited rights or SBIR/STTR data rights, or com…
  • DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.
    As prescribed in 204.7403(b), use the following clause: Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer software means computer programs, source code, sou…
  • DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …e, modification, reproduction, performance, display, or release or disclosure to a person authorized to receive limited rights technical data; or (B) A foreign government, of technical data other than detailed manufacturing or process data…
  • DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.
    …ired for the purposes of safekeeping (archive), backup, modification, or other activities authorized in paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) through (7) of this definition; (4) Modify computer software provided that the Government may— (i) Use th…
  • DFARS 252.227-7018 Rights in Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software—Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
    …e, modification, reproduction, performance, display, or release or disclosure to a person authorized to receive limited rights technical data; or (B) A foreign government, of technical data other than detailed manufacturing or process data…
  • DFARS 252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends.
    …arty whose name appears in the legend, release or disclose such data or software to any unauthorized person. (ii) If the Contractor is a covered Government support contractor, the Contractor is also subject to the additional terms and cond…
  • DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.
    …the purposes of the Prompt Payment clause of this contract. In the event there has been unauthorized use of foreign-flag vessels in the performance of this contract, the Contracting Officer is entitled to equitably adjust the contract, base…
  • FAR 13.202 Unenforceability of unauthorized obligations in micro-purchases.
    …S.C. 1341) if agreed to by the Government. The clause at 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations, automatically applies to any micro-purchase, including those made with the Governmentwide purchase card. This clause prevents …
  • FAR 13.303-3 Preparation of BPAs.
    …ces, described in general terms, if and when requested by the contracting officer (or the authorized representative of the contracting officer) during a specified period and within a stipulated aggregate amount, if any. (2) Extent of oblig…
  • DFARS 252.204-7014 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors.
    …ided written consent to such disclosure; (3) Take all precautions necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosure of litigation information; (4) Not use litigation information to compete against a third party for Government or nongovernment …
  • FAR 12.216 Unenforceability of unauthorized obligations.
    Many supplies or services are acquired subject to supplier license agreements. These are particularly common in information technology acquisitions, but they may apply to any supply or service. For example, computer software and services de…
  • FAR 13.303-6 Review procedures.
    …shall review a sufficient random sample of the BPA files at least annually to ensure that authorized procedures are being followed. (b) The contracting officer that entered into the BPA shall— (1) Ensure that each BPA is reviewed at least…
  • FAR 32.705 Unenforceability of unauthorized obligations.
    Many supplies or services are acquired subject to supplier license agreements. These are particularly common in information technology acquisitions, but they may apply to any supply or service. For example, computer software and services de…
  • DFARS 246.870-1 Definition.
    Authorized supplier, as used in this subpart, means a supplier, distributor, or an aftermarket manufacturer with a contractual arrangement with, or the express written authority of, the original manufacturer or current design activity to bu…
  • FAR 4.2301 Definitions.
    …tected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign…
  • FAR 13.303-5 Purchases under BPAs.
    (a) Use a BPA only for purchases that are otherwise authorized by law or regulation. (b) Individual purchases shall not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. However, agency regulations may establish a higher threshold consistent wi…
  • FAR 13.305-4 Procedures.
    (a) Each purchase using imprest funds or third party drafts shall be based upon an authorized purchase requisition, contracting officer verification statement, or other agency approved method of ensuring that adequate funds are available fo…
  • FAR 14.407-4 Mistakes after award.
    …ations. (b) In addition to the cases contemplated in paragraph (a) above or as otherwise authorized by law, agencies are authorized to make a determination— (1) To rescind a contract; (2) To reform a contract (i) to delete the items invo…
  • FAR 25.206 Noncompliance.
    …atute violations; (b) Unless fraud is suspected, notify the contractor of the apparent unauthorized use of foreign construction material and request a reply, to include proposed corrective action; and (c) If the review reveals that a cont…
  • FAR 25.607 Noncompliance.
    …American statute; (b) Unless fraud is suspected, notify the contractor of the apparent unauthorized use of foreign construction material and request a reply, to include proposed corrective action; and (c) If the review reveals that a cont…
  • FAR 45.602-1 Inventory disposal schedules.
    …ee that is consistent with the supplier's customary practices); (iii) The Government has authorized the contractor to use the property on another Government contract; or (iv) The contractor has requested continued use of the Government pr…
  • FAR 52.204-28 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts.
    …tected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign…
  • FAR 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.
    …tected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign…
  • FAR 52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges.
    …s included in the contract price. (e) Access to records. (1) The Contracting Officer, or authorized representative, shall have the right to examine and audit all the Contractor's records (as defined at FAR 52.215-2(a)) necessary to determi…
  • FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements.
    …nd Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. The Administrator or an authorized representative will approve, modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within 30 days of receipt and so advise the Contr…
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    … individual, including a director, an officer, an employee, or an independent contractor, authorized to act on behalf of the organization. Coercion means— (1) Threats of serious harm to or physical restraint against any person; (2) Any s…
  • FAR 52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments.
    …han monthly, in a form and manner acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer, all performance-based payments in any period for which payment is being requested shall be included in a single…
  • DFARS 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.
    … Defense-wide Sharing and Use of Supplier and Product Performance Information (PI). (ii) Authorized representatives of the Offeror for which the assessment was conducted may access SPRS to view their own summary level scores, in accordance…
  • DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.
    …, Defense-wide Sharing and Use of Supplier and Product Performance Information (PI). (2) Authorized representatives of the Contractor for which the assessment was conducted may access SPRS to view their own summary level scores, in accorda…
  • DFARS 252.225-7013 Duty-Free Entry.
    …ntal use, other than— (i) Scrap or salvage; or (ii) Competitive sale made, directed, or authorized by the Contracting Officer. (d) Except as the Contractor may otherwise agree, the Government will execute duty-free entry certificates and…
  • FAR 3.901 Definitions.
    …e executive agency concerned or the successful performance of a contract of such agency. Authorized official of the Department of Justice means any person responsible for the investigation, enforcement, or prosecution of any law or regulat…
  • FAR 8.401 Definitions.
    As used in this subpart— Ordering activity means an activity that is authorized to place orders, or establish blanket purchase agreements (BPA), against the General Services Administration's (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule contracts. A list …
  • FAR 13.003 Policy.
    …ifications can be provided off-line in hard copy or through other appropriate means. (g) Authorized individuals shall make purchases in the simplified manner that is most suitable, efficient, and economical based on the circumstances of ea…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.