48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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30 sections with “Computer data base”
- FAR 27.404-2 Limited rights data and restricted computer software.…—General, enables the contractor to protect qualifying limited rights data and restricted computer software by withholding the data from the Government and instead delivering form, fit, and function data. (b) Alternate definition of limite…
- 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.…04-4(a)(1), use the following clause: RIGHTS IN OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL TECHNICAL DATA AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE—SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM (AUG 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in th…
- DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…al Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer data base means a collection of data recorded in a form capable of being processed by a computer. The term does not include computer software…
- FAR 27.405-3 Commercial computer software.…other than from GSA's Multiple Award Schedule contracts for the acquisition of commercial computer software, no specific contract clause prescribed in this subpart need be used, but the contract shall specifically address the Government's r…
- FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data—General.…alternates: Rights in Data—General (MAY 2014) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer database or database means a collection of recorded information in a form capable of, and for the purpose of, being stored in, processed, and…
- FAR 52.227-20 Rights in Data—SBIR Program.…lause: Rights in Data—SBIR Program (MAY 2014) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer database or database means a collection of recorded information in a form capable of, and for the purpose of, being stored in, processed, and…
- DFARS 227.7203-2 Acquisition of other than commercial computer software and computer software documentation and associated rights.… officers shall work closely with data managers and requirements personnel to assure that computer software and computer software documentation requirements included in solicitations are consistent with the policy expressed in 227.7203-1. …
- DFARS 227.7203-10 Contractor identification and marking of computer software or computer software documentation to be furnished with restrictive markings.…, or Disclosure Restrictions, requires offerors to identify, prior to contract award, any computer software or computer software documentation that an offeror asserts should be provided to the Government with restrictions on use, modificati…
- DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.…rescribed in 227.7203-6(a)(1), use the following clause: Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation (Aug 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Commercial computer …
- FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms.As prescribed in FAR 53.111, insert the following clause: Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) (a) Any data required to be submitted on a Standard or Optional Form prescribed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) may be submitted on …
- DFARS 204.7401 Definitions.As used in this subpart— Computer software means computer programs, source code, source code listings, object code listings, design details, algorithms, processes, flow charts, formulae, and related material that would enable the software …
- DFARS 252.204-7014 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors.…n by Litigation Support Contractors (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer software means computer programs, source code, source code listings, object code listings, design details, algorithms, processes, flow charts…
- DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.… Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer software means computer programs, source code, source code listings, object code listings, design details, algorithms, processes, flow charts…
- DFARS 252.227-7020 Rights in special works.…ired to be delivered under this contract. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: (1) “Computer data base” means a collection of data recorded in a form capable of being processed by a computer. The term does not include computer softwar…
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…code. Commercial component means any component that is a commercial product. Commercial computer software means any computer software that is a commercial product or commercial service. Commercial product means— (1) A product, other tha…
- FAR 27.409 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses…ee paragraph (e) of this section); (ii) For the acquisition of existing data, commercial computer software, or other existing data, as described in 27.405-2 through 27.405-4 (see paragraphs (f) and (g) of this section); (iii) A small busi…
- DFARS 227.7103-10 Contractor identification and marking of technical data to be furnished with restrictive markings.…Commercial Services, and 252.227-7018, Rights in Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software—Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program, permit the contractor to make additional …
- DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.…f the performance of the contract. Cyber incident means actions taken through the use of computer networks that result in a compromise or an actual or potentially adverse effect on an information system and/or the information residing ther…
- DFARS 252.227-7017 Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions.…ease, or Disclosure Restrictions (JAN 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Computer software is defined in— (1) The 252.227-7014, Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software …
- FAR 27.404-3 Copyrighted works.…ntracts with colleges and universities if a purpose of the contract is for development of computer software for distribution to the public (including use in solicitations) by or on behalf of the Government. In addition, Alternate IV may be …
- FAR 27.405-4 Other existing data.(a) Except for existing works pursuant to 27.405-2 or commercial computer software pursuant to 27.405-3, no clause contained in this subpart is required to be included in— (1) Contracts solely for the acquisition of books, periodicals, and…
- DFARS 227.7106 Contracts for special works.…er the Rights in Special Works clause include, but are not limited, to audiovisual works, computer data bases, computer software documentation, scripts, soundtracks, musical compositions, and adaptations; histories of departments, agencies,…
- DFARS 207.106 Additional requirements for major systems.…nd subsystems of major weapon systems shall— (i) Assess the long-term technical data and computer software needs of those systems and subsystems; and (ii) Establish acquisition strategies that provide for the technical data and computer s…
- FAR 4.602 General.…other entities that submit data to the FPDS; (2) Technical and end-user guidance; (3) A computer-based tutorial; and (4) Information concerning reports not generated in FPDS.
- FAR 4.1202 Solicitation provision and contract clause.…sic & Alternate I). (33) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software. (b) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications…
- FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.… not otherwise included in the categories described above (e.g., special tooling, travel, computer and consultant services, preservation, packaging and packing, spoilage and rework, and Federal excise tax on finished articles) and provide b…
- FAR 22.404-12 Labor standards for contracts containing construction requirements and option provisions that extend the term of the contract.…act of the pricing data from an annually published unit pricing book (e.g., the U.S. Army Computer-Aided Cost Estimating System or similar commercial product), which is multiplied in the contract by a factor proposed by the contractor (e.g.…
- FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.…B) Alternate I. __ (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software. (d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam…
- FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).…ubcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2025). (viii) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstan…
- DFARS 202.101 Definitions.…e, or performance characteristics. Cyber incident means actions taken through the use of computer networks that result in a compromise or an actual or potentially adverse effect on an information system and/or the information residing ther…
FAR (chapter 1)
- Part 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 58 sections
- Part 2 Definitions of Words and Terms 3 sections
- Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 98 sections
- Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters 116 sections
- Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions 34 sections
- Part 6 Competition Requirements 34 sections
- Part 7 Acquisition Planning 34 sections
- Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 67 sections
- Part 9 Contractor Qualifications 106 sections
- Part 10 Market Research 4 sections
- Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 33 sections
- Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 38 sections
- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 49 sections
- Part 14 Sealed Bidding 82 sections
- Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation 81 sections
- Part 16 Types of Contracts 74 sections
- Part 17 Special Contracting Methods 50 sections
- Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions 34 sections
- Part 19 Small Business Programs 126 sections
- Part 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 205 sections
- Part 23 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 38 sections
- Part 24 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 10 sections
- Part 25 Foreign Acquisition 81 sections
- Part 26 Other Socioeconomic Programs 36 sections
- Part 27 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 59 sections
- Part 28 Bonds and Insurance 61 sections
- Part 29 Taxes 23 sections
- Part 30 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 30 sections
- Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 87 sections
- Part 32 Contract Financing 175 sections
- Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 23 sections
- Part 34 Major System Acquisition 20 sections
- Part 35 Research and Development Contracting 25 sections
- Part 36 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 81 sections
- Part 37 Service Contracting 46 sections
- Part 38 Federal Supply Schedule Contracting 3 sections
- Part 39 Acquisition of Information Technology 14 sections
- Part 40 Information Security and Supply Chain Security 12 sections
- Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services 17 sections
- Part 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services 84 sections
- Part 43 Contract Modifications 14 sections
- Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 24 sections
- Part 45 Government Property 33 sections
- Part 46 Quality Assurance 60 sections
- Part 47 Transportation 106 sections
- Part 48 Value Engineering 13 sections
- Part 49 Termination of Contracts 108 sections
- Part 50 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 34 sections
- Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 15 sections
- Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 680 sections
- Part 53 Forms 61 sections
DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)
- Part 201 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 24 sections
- Part 202 Definitions of Words and Terms 1 sections
- Part 203 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 28 sections
- Part 204 Administrative and Information Matters 76 sections
- Part 205 Publicizing Contract Actions 11 sections
- Part 206 Competition Requirements 20 sections
- Part 207 Acquisition Planning 22 sections
- Part 208 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 31 sections
- Part 209 Contractor Qualifications 55 sections
- Part 210 Market Research 2 sections
- Part 211 Describing Agency Needs 22 sections
- Part 212 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 24 sections
- Part 213 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 23 sections
- Part 214 Sealed Bidding 14 sections
- Part 215 Contracting by Negotiation 66 sections
- Part 216 Types of Contracts 36 sections
- Part 217 Special Contracting Methods 64 sections
- Part 218 Emergency Acquisitions 7 sections
- Part 219 Small Business Programs 47 sections
- Part 222 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 56 sections
- Part 223 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 34 sections
- Part 224 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 2 sections
- Part 225 Foreign Acquisition 251 sections
- Part 226 Other Socioeconomic Programs 14 sections
- Part 227 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 99 sections
- Part 228 Bonds and Insurance 17 sections
- Part 229 Taxes 9 sections
- Part 230 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 2 sections
- Part 231 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 232 Contract Financing 74 sections
- Part 233 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 8 sections
- Part 234 Major System Acquisition 13 sections
- Part 235 Research and Development Contracting 16 sections
- Part 236 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 25 sections
- Part 237 Service Contracting 67 sections
- Part 239 Acquisition of Information Technology 38 sections
- Part 241 Acquisition of Utility Services 8 sections
- Part 242 Contract Administration and Audit Services 40 sections
- Part 243 Contract Modifications 18 sections
- Part 244 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 245 Government Property 23 sections
- Part 246 Quality Assurance 39 sections
- Part 247 Transportation 27 sections
- Part 249 Termination of Contracts 14 sections
- Part 250 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 16 sections
- Part 251 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 5 sections
- Part 252 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 405 sections
- Part 253 Forms 10 sections
- Part 270 Defense Contracting Programs 7 sections
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.