48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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103 sections with “Computer software”: the first 40
- FAR 12.212 Computer software.(a) Commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation shall be acquired under licenses customarily provided to the public to the extent such licenses are consistent with Federal law and otherwise satisfy the Governm…
- 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…
- 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 52.227-15 Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.…c), insert the following provision: Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software (DEC 2007) (a) This solicitation sets forth the Government's known delivery requirements for data (as defined in the clause at 52.2…
- FAR 52.227-19 Commercial Computer Software License.As prescribed in 27.409(g), insert the following clause: Commercial Computer Software License (DEC 2007) (a) Notwithstanding any contrary provisions contained in the Contractor's standard commercial license or lease agreement, the Contrac…
- 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 227.7203-8 Deferred delivery and deferred ordering of computer software and computer software documentation.…Deferred delivery. Use the clause at 252.227-7026, Deferred Delivery of Technical Data or Computer Software, when it is in the Government's interests to defer the delivery of computer software or computer software documentation. The clause …
- 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 227.7203-14 Conformity, acceptance, and warranty of computer software and computer software documentation.(a) Computer software documentation. Computer software documentation is technical data. See 227.7103-14 for appropriate guidance and statutory requirements. (b) Computer software—(1) Conformity and acceptance. Solicitations and contracts r…
- DFARS 227.7203-15 Subcontractor rights in computer software or computer software documentation.…ors and suppliers at all tiers should be provided the same protection for their rights in computer software or computer software documentation as are provided to prime contractors. (b) The clauses at 252.227-7019, Validation of Asserted Re…
- DFARS 227.7203-16 Providing computer software or computer software documentation to foreign governments, foreign contractors, or international organizations.Computer software or computer software documentation may be released or disclosed to foreign governments, foreign contractors, or international organizations only if release or disclosure is otherwise permitted both by Federal export contro…
- DFARS 237.102-76 Acquisition of computer software and computer software documentation under services contracts.(a) See 227.7202 for policy on the acquisition of commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation for services contracts that require the development or modification of commercial computer software. (b) See 227.…
- 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 …
- 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 252.227-7019 Validation of Asserted Restrictions—Computer Software.…-4(b)(3) or 227.7203-6(c), use the following clause: Validation of Asserted Restrictions—Computer Software (JAN 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Contractor, unless otherwise specifically indicated, means the Contractor and …
- DFARS 252.227-7027 Deferred ordering of technical data or computer software.…ribed at 227.7103-8(b), use the following clause: Deferred Ordering of Technical Data or Computer Software (APR 1988) In addition to technical data or computer software specified elsewhere in this contract to be delivered hereunder, the G…
- DFARS 227.7203-3 Early identification of computer software or computer software documentation to be furnished to the Government with restrictions on use, reproduction, or disclosure.…all solicitation that include the clause at 252.227-7014, Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation. The provision requires offerors to identify any computer software or comp…
- DFARS 252.227-7026 Deferred delivery of technical data or computer software.…ribed at 227.7103-8(a), use the following clause: Deferred Delivery of Technical Data or Computer Software (APR 1988) The Government shall have the right to require, at any time during the performance of this contract, within two (2) year…
- DFARS 212.212 Computer software.…t, concept decision, and technology development), opportunities for the use of commercial computer software and other non-developmental software in accordance with Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (…
- DFARS 227.7202-3 Rights in commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation.…Government shall have only the rights specified in the license under which the commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation was obtained. (b) If the Government has a need for rights not conveyed under the lice…
- DFARS 252.227-7028 Technical data or computer software previously delivered to the government.…6(d), 227.7104-4(b)(5), or 227.7203-6(e), use the following provision: Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government (JUN 1995) The Offeror shall attach to its offer an identification of all documents or other…
- DFARS 252.227-7032 Rights in technical data and computer software (foreign).As prescribed in 227.7103-17, use the following clause: Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software (Foreign) (JUN 1975) The United States Government may duplicate, use, and disclose in any manner for any purposes whatsoever, including…
- DFARS 227.7202 Commercial computer software and commercial computer software documentation.
- DFARS 227.7203 Other than commercial computer software and other than commercial computer software documentation.
- 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 27.401 Definitions.…ss of form or the media on which it may be recorded. The term includes technical data and computer software. The term does not include information incidental to contract administration, such as financial, administrative, cost or pricing, or…
- 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…
- 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 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 227.7103-7 Use and nondisclosure agreement.(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, technical data or computer software delivered to the Government with restrictions on use, modification, reproduction, release, performance, display, or disclosure may not be provided …
- DFARS 227.7104-1 Policy.… to items, components, or processes developed under a SBIR/STTR contract or any rights in computer software generated under a SBIR/STTR contract except for the standard rights identified at 227.7104-2. (b) Do not prohibit contractors and o…
- DFARS 227.7104-2 Rights in SBIR or STTR data.(a) Under the clause at 252.227-7018, Rights in Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software-Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program, the Government obtains the following stand…
- DFARS 227.7104-4 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.(a)(1) Use the clause at 252.227-7018, Rights in Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software-Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program, in solicitations and contracts, including…
- DFARS 227.7200 Scope of subpart.(a) This subpart— (1) Prescribes policies and procedures for the acquisition of computer software and computer software documentation, and the rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose such software or docume…
- DFARS 227.7202-1 Policy.(a) Commercial computer software or commercial computer software documentation shall be acquired under the licenses customarily provided to the public unless such licenses are inconsistent with Federal procurement law or do not otherwise sa…
- DFARS 227.7203-1 Policy.(a) DoD policy is to acquire only the computer software and computer software documentation, and the rights in such software or documentation, necessary to satisfy agency needs. (b) Solicitations and contracts shall— (1) Specify the compu…
- DFARS 227.7203-4 License rights.(a) Grant of license. The Government obtains rights in computer software or computer software documentation, including a copyright license, under an irrevocable license granted or obtained by the contractor which developed the software or d…
- DFARS 227.7203-5 Government rights.The standard license rights in computer software that a licensor grants to the Government are unlimited rights, government purpose rights, or restricted rights. The standard license in computer software documentation conveys unlimited right…
- DFARS 227.7203-6 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.(a)(1) Use the clause at 252.227-7014, Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation, in solicitations and contracts when the successful offeror(s) will be required to deliver co…
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.