48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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91 sections with “Cost of components”: the first 40
- FAR 25.106 Determining reasonableness of cost.… apply to the low offer, the contracting officer must determine the reasonableness of the cost of the domestic offer by adding to the price of the low offer, inclusive of duty— (A) 20 percent, if the lowest domestic offer is from a large b…
- FAR 52.246-3 Inspection of Supplies—Cost-Reimbursement.…s and contracts for supplies, or services that involve the furnishing of supplies, when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated: Inspection of Supplies—Cost-Reimbursement (MAY 2001) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Contract…
- FAR 52.246-8 Inspection of Research and Development—Cost-Reimbursement.…bjective is the delivery of end items other than designs, drawings, or reports, and (b) a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated; unless use of the clause is impractical and the clause prescribed in 46.309 is considered to be more appr…
- DFARS 252.215-7014 Exception from Certified Cost or Pricing Data Requirements for Foreign Military Sales Indirect Offsets.As prescribed in 215.408(8), use the following clause: Exception From Certified Cost or Pricing Data Requirements for Foreign Military Sales Indirect Offsets (DEC 2022) (a) Definition. As used in this clause— Offset means a benefit or ob…
- DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.…the United States; or (ii) An end product manufactured in the United States if— (A) The cost of its qualifying country components and its components that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 60 percent of the …
- DFARS 252.225-7036 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program.…the United States; or (ii) An end product manufactured in the United States if— (A) The cost of its qualifying country components and its components that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 60 percent of the …
- DFARS 252.225-7044 Balance of Payments Program—Construction Material.… Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material. Cost of components means— (1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorp…
- DFARS 252.225-7045 Balance of Payments Program—Construction Material Under Trade Agreements.… Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material. Cost of components means— (1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorp…
- FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.…ements for compatibility with existing or future systems or programs; and (ii) Any known cost, schedule, and capability or performance constraints. (3) Cost. Set forth the established cost goals for the acquisition and the rationale suppo…
- FAR 25.204 Evaluating offers of foreign construction material.…gher percentage, the contracting officer shall add to the offered price 20 percent of the cost of any foreign construction material proposed for exception from the requirements of the Buy American statute based on the unreasonable cost of d…
- FAR 31.205-18 Independent research and development and bid and proposal costs.…opment, defined in this subsection. Basic research, (See 2.101). Bid and proposal (B&P) costs means the costs incurred in preparing, submitting, and supporting bids and proposals (whether or not solicited) on potential Government or non-G…
- FAR 31.205-26 Material costs.(a) Material costs include the costs of such items as raw materials, parts, subassemblies, components, and manufacturing supplies, whether purchased or manufactured by the contractor, and may include such collateral items as inbound transpo…
- FAR 52.225-21 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute—Construction Materials.…o the list in paragraph (b)(3) of this clause if the Government determines that— (i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable; (A) The cost of domestic manufactured construction material, when compared to the cost …
- FAR 52.225-23 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.…Kingdom); (2) A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) country (Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Korea (Republic of), Mexico, Morocco, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Peru, or Singapore); …
- FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price.…r inspection or test, the Contracting Officer may charge to the Contractor the additional cost of inspection or test. (2) The Contracting Officer may also charge the Contractor for any additional cost of inspection or test when prior rejec…
- FAR 52.246-17 Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature.…ractor's liability for the transportation charges shall not exceed an amount equal to the cost of transportation by the usual commercial method of shipment between the place of delivery specified in this contract and the Contractor's plant,…
- DFARS 212.209 Determination of price reasonableness.…ntracting officer may request other relevant information regarding the basis for price or cost, including uncertified cost data such as labor costs, material costs, and other direct and indirect costs.
- DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.…e the provision at 252.215-7003, Requirements for Submission of Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data—Canadian Commercial Corporation, as prescribed at 215.408(2)(i). (B) Use the clause at 252.215-7004, Requirement for Submission …
- DFARS 215.403-1 Prohibition on obtaining certified cost or pricing data (10 U.S.C. chapter 271 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35).(b) Exceptions to certified cost or pricing data requirements. (i) Follow the procedures at PGI 215.403-1(b). (ii) Submission of certified cost or pricing data shall not be required in the case of a contract, subcontract, or modification o…
- DFARS 252.215-7010 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data.… in 215.408(5)(i) and (5)(i)(A), use the following provision: Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data—Basic (MAY 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Market prices m…
- DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.…Developed exclusively at private expense means development was accomplished entirely with costs charged to indirect cost pools, costs not allocated to a government contract, or any combination thereof. (1) Private expense determinations sh…
- 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.…Developed exclusively at private expense means development was accomplished entirely with costs charged to indirect cost pools, costs not allocated to a government contract, or any combination thereof. (1) Private expense determinations sh…
- DFARS 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property.…e and efficient disposition of scrap, including sales to scrap dealers, so as to minimize costs, maximize sales proceeds, and contain the necessary internal controls for mitigating the improper release of non-scrap property. (ii) The Contr…
- FAR 25.003 Definitions.… Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material. Cost of components means— (1) For components purchased by the contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorp…
- FAR 52.225-1 Buy American—Supplies.…mponent means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product. Cost of components means— (1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorp…
- FAR 52.225-3 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act.…mponent means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product. Cost of components means— (1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorp…
- FAR 52.225-9 Buy American—Construction Materials.… Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material. Cost of components means— (1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorp…
- FAR 52.225-11 Buy American—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.… Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material. Cost of components means— (1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorp…
- DFARS 225.003 Definitions.…the United States; or (ii) An end product manufactured in the United States if— (A) The cost of its qualifying country components and its components that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 60 percent of the …
- DFARS 252.225-7019 Restriction on Acquisition of Anchor and Mooring Chain.…lity control, testing, and welding (both forging and shot blasting process); and (2) The cost of the components manufactured in the United States or its outlying areas shall exceed 50 percent of the total cost of components. (c) The Contr…
- FAR 42.202 Assignment of contract administration.…ontract or perform a contract administration function, except for functions pertaining to cost accounting standards and negotiation of forward pricing rates and indirect cost rates (also see 42.003). The requesting agency must coordinate wi…
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.… comprehensive plan for fulfilling the agency need in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. It includes developing the overall strategy for managing the acquisition. Activity Address Code (AAC) means a distinct six-position code consis…
- FAR 15.407-2 Make-or-buy programs.…anning, placing, and administering subcontracts as necessary to ensure the lowest overall cost and technical risk to the Government. When make-or-buy programs are required, the Government may reserve the right to review and agree on the con…
- FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.…te I, if a fixed-price incentive contract is contemplated; or (2) Its Alternate II, if a cost-plus-incentive-fee contract is contemplated. (b) Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data. The contracting officer shall, wh…
- FAR 19.505 Limitations on subcontracting and nonmanufacturer rule.…n 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will cou…
- FAR 25.101 General.…duct that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the cost of domestic components shall exceed 60 percent of the cost of all the components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items deliver…
- FAR 25.201 Policy.…rial that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the cost of domestic components must exceed 60 percent of the cost of all the components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivere…
- FAR 41.301 Requirements.…on. (5) Identification of all available sources or methods of supply, an analysis of the cost effectiveness of each, and a statement of the ability of each source to provide the required services, including the location and a description o…
- FAR 42.705-2 Auditor determination procedure.…y and responsibility. (1) The cognizant Government auditor shall establish final indirect cost rates for business units not covered in 42.705-1(a). (2) In addition, auditor determination may be used for business units that are covered in 4…
- FAR 49.206-2 Bases for settlement proposals.… for settlement proposals is preferred. Under this basis, the contractor may propose only costs allocable to the terminated portion of the contract, and the settlement proposal must itemize separately— (i) Metals, raw materials, purchased …
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.