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100 sections with “CAS administration”: the first 40

  • FAR 52.230-6 Administration of Cost Accounting Standards.
    …ing Standards (JUN 2010) For the purpose of administering the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) requirements under this contract, the Contractor shall take the steps outlined in paragraphs (b) through (i) and (k) through (n) of this clause: …
  • FAR 19.602-3 Resolving differences between the agency and the Small Business Administration.
    … Programs, or other designated official (with a copy to the contracting officer) that the case file has been received and that an appeal decision may be requested by an authorized official. (3) If the contracting agency decides to file an …
  • FAR 30.601 Responsibility.
    (a) The CFAO shall perform CAS administration for all contracts and subcontracts in a business unit, even when the contracting officer retains other administration functions. The CFAO shall make all CAS-related required determinations and f…
  • FAR 42.202 Assignment of contract administration.
    …ior coordination with the CAO ensures the availability of required resources; (2) In the case of authority to issue orders under provisioning procedures in existing contracts and under basic ordering agreements for items and services ident…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    … Funds Transfer (EFT) means any transfer of funds, other than a transaction originated by cash, check, or similar paper instrument, that is initiated through an electronic terminal, telephone, computer, or magnetic tape, for the purpose of …
  • FAR 17.502-1 General.
    …der; therefore, no written agreement with the servicing agency is required. (b) Business-case analysis requirements for multi-agency contracts and governmentwide acquisition contracts. In order to establish a multi-agency or governmentwide…
  • FAR 30.201-4 Contract clauses.
    …ction is used. (2) The clause at FAR 52.230-2 requires the contractor to comply with all CAS specified in 48 CFR part 9904, to disclose actual cost accounting practices (applicable to CAS-covered contracts only), and to follow disclosed an…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …cent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and (ii) The m…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …ds its small business and small disadvantaged business subcontracting goals. (A) In most cases, the appropriate Contractor is the Contractor that awarded the subcontract to the ANC or Indian tribe. (B) If the ANC or Indian tribe designate…
  • FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards.
    …een job classifications based on the skill required and the duties performed. (B) In the case of a contract modification, an exercise of an option, or extension of an existing contract, or in any other case where a Contractor succeeds a co…
  • FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.
    …State nonprofit organization statute. Practical application means to manufacture, in the case of a composition of product; to practice, in the case of a process or method; or to operate, in the case of a machine or system; and, in each cas…
  • FAR 52.227-13 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Government.
    …ced with recognized characteristics. Practical application, means to manufacture, in the case of a composition or product; to practice, in the case of a process or method; or to operate, in the case of a machine or system; and, in each cas…
  • DFARS 225.003 Definitions.
    …e cost of iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings, not produced in the United States or a qualifying country, utilized in the manufacture of the end product and a good faith esti…
  • DFARS 242.202 Assignment of contract administration.
    …ce shall— (1) Mark “FMS Requirement” on the face of the documents; and (2) For each FMS case involved, provide the FMS case identifier, associated item quantities, DoD prime contract number, and prime contract line/subline item number.
  • DFARS 252.227-7038 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business).
    …profit organization statute. Practical application means— (1)(i) To manufacture, in the case of a composition or product; (ii) To practice, in the case of a process or method; or (iii) To operate, in the case of a machine or system; and…
  • FAR 4.705-2 Pay administration records.
    …r time and attendance cards: Retain 2 years. (c) Paid checks, receipts for wages paid in cash, or other evidence of payments for services rendered by employees: Retain 2 years.
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …zation is subject to cost accounting standards; whether your organization has submitted a CASB Disclosure Statement, and if it has been determined adequate; whether you have been notified that you are or may be in noncompliance with your Di…
  • FAR 19.707 The Small Business Administration's role in carrying out the program.
    … compliance with subcontracting plans, either on a contract-by-contract basis, or, in the case of contractors having multiple contracts, on an aggregate basis. (b) The SBA is not authorized to (1) prescribe the extent to which any contract…
  • FAR 19.812 Contract administration.
    …made to the SBA prior to the actual relinquishment of ownership or control, except in the case of death or incapacity where the waiver must be submitted within 60 calendar days after such an occurrence. The clauses in the contract entitled …
  • FAR 30.607 Subcontract administration.
    When a negotiated CAS price adjustment or a determination of noncompliance is required at the subcontract level, the CFAO for the subcontractor shall furnish a copy of the negotiation memorandum or the determination to the CFAO for the cont…
  • FAR 31.001 Definitions.
    …ollecting cost data in an organized manner, such as through a system of accounts. Actual cash value means the cost of replacing damaged property with other property of like kind and quality in the physical condition of the property immedia…
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …rnal control system, as well as contractor compliance with the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), affect the quality and validity of the contractor data upon which the Government must rely for its management oversight of the contractor and co…
  • FAR 46.407 Nonconforming supplies or services.
    …in the required delivery schedule. Unless the contract specifies otherwise (as may be the case in some cost-reimbursement contracts), correction or replacement must be without additional cost to the Government. Subparagraph (e)(2) of the cl…
  • FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations.
    …cent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and (ii) The m…
  • FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns.
    …cent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and (ii) The m…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    …proved shall not exceed $___ If a letter of credit is used, the Contractor shall withdraw cash only when needed for disbursements acceptable under this contract and report cash disbursements and balances as required by the administering off…
  • DFARS 232.7002 Policy.
    …ts could compromise the safeguarding of classified information or national security; (2) Cases in which contractor submission of electronic payment requests and receiving reports is not feasible (e.g., when contract performance is in an en…
  • DFARS 252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration.
    …406-3; (12) Seek, take, and document economically feasible purchase discounts, including cash discounts, trade discounts, quantity discounts, rebates, freight allowances, and company-wide volume discounts; (13) Ensure proper type of contr…
  • FAR 27.302 Policy.
    …tional rights in order to comply with treaties or other international agreements. In such case, these rights shall be made a part of the contract (see 27.303). (d) Government right to receive title. (1) In addition to the right to obtain t…
  • FAR 31.205-19 Insurance and indemnification.
    …ider the insurance as purchased insurance. (c) Whether or not the contract is subject to CAS, self-insurance charges are allowable subject to paragraph (e) of this subsection and the following limitations: (1) The contractor shall measure…
  • DFARS 242.7400 General.
    …l representation in contractor facilities to perform non-contract administration service (CAS) technical duties and to provide liaison, guidance, and assistance on systems and programs. In these cases, the program manager may assign technic…
  • DFARS 252.228-7007 Public Aircraft and State Aircraft Operations—Liability.
    …cluding the Contractor's employees and property, and Government personnel and property, occasioned through the use, maintenance, and operation of the Contractor's aircraft or other equipment by, or the action of, the Contractor or the Contr…
  • FAR 1.201-2 FAR Secretariat.
    …de the two councils with centralized services for— (1) Keeping a synopsis of current FAR cases and their status; (2) Maintaining official files; (3) Assisting parties interested in reviewing the files on completed cases; and (4) Perform…
  • FAR 8.1102 Presolicitation requirements.
    … than 1A, 1B, or II, and the agency has established procedures for advance approval, on a case-by-case basis, of such requirements. (c) Generally, solicitations shall not be limited to current-year production models. However, with the prio…
  • FAR 27.409 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses
    … For the production of special works of the type set forth in 27.405-1, although in these cases insert the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General, and make it applicable to data other than special works, as appropriate (see paragraph (…
  • FAR 30.603-1 Required changes.
    …all determine that— (1) The cost accounting practice change is required to comply with a CAS, or a modification or interpretation thereof, that subsequently became applicable to one or more contracts or subcontracts; or (2) The former cos…
  • FAR 32.503-6 Suspension or reduction of payments.
    … on the contractor's operations, based on the contractor's financial condition, projected cash requirements, and the existing or available credit arrangements; and (iii) Considering the general equities of the particular situation. (2) Th…
  • FAR 33.211 Contracting officer's decision.
    …ed under the board's— (1) Small claim procedure for claims of $50,000 or less or, in the case of a small business concern (as defined in the Small Business Act and regulations under that Act), $150,000 or less; or (2) Accelerated procedur…
  • FAR 42.1203 Processing agreements.
    …ame agreement to the transferor and to the transferee and (2) retain a signed copy in the case file. (h) Following distribution of the agreement, the responsible contracting officer shall— (1) Prepare a Standard Form 30, Amendment of Soli…
  • FAR 49.402-3 Procedure for default.
    …may be made to have future checks mailed to the contractor in care of the surety. In this case, the contractor must forward a written request to the designated disbursing officer specifically directing a change in address for mailing checks…

FAR (chapter 1)

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