48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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14 sections with “Covenant Against Contingent Fees”

  • FAR 3.405 Misrepresentations or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.
    …r influence, misrepresentation of a contingent fee arrangement, or other violation of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees shall report the matter promptly to the contracting officer or appropriate higher authority in accordance with agency…
  • FAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees.
    As prescribed in 3.404, insert the following clause: Covenant Against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) (a) The Contractor warrants that no person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or obtain this contract upon an agreement or un…
  • DFARS 252.225-7027 Restriction on contingent fees for foreign military sales.
    …a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this clause, contingent fees, as defined in the Covenant Against Contingent Fees clause of this contract, are generally an allowable cost, provided the fees are paid to— (1) A bona fide employee of…
  • FAR 3.404 Contract clause.
    The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees, in all solicitations and contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, other than those for commercial products or commercial service…
  • FAR 13.006 Inapplicable provisions and clauses.
    …ntracts and subcontracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold: (a) 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (b) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (c) 52.203-7, Anti-Kickback Procedures. (d)…
  • FAR 49.603-1 Fixed-price contracts—complete termination.
    …r applications for patents, including rights to assignments, invention reports, licenses, covenants of indemnity against patent risks, and bonds for patent indemnity obligations, together with all rights and liabilities under the bonds. (v…
  • FAR 49.603-3 Cost-reimbursement contracts—complete termination, if settlement includes cost.
    …r applications for patents, including rights to assignments, invention reports, licenses, covenants of indemnity against patent risks, and bonds for patent indemnity obligations, together with all rights and liabilities under the bonds. (v…
  • FAR 49.603-4 Cost-reimbursement contracts—complete termination, with settlement limited to fee.
    …r applications for patents, including rights to assignments, invention reports, licenses, covenants of indemnity against patent risks, and bonds for patent indemnity obligations, together with all rights and liabilities under the bonds. (i…
  • FAR 50.103-7 Contract requirements.
    …all not be used to omit from contracts, when otherwise required, the clauses at 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees; 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation; 52.222-4, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Overtime Compensation; 5…
  • DFARS 203.070 Reporting of violations and suspected violations.
    …ty (FAR 3.104). (c) Gratuities clause (FAR 3.203). (d) Antitrust laws (FAR 3.303). (e) Covenant Against Contingent Fees (FAR 3.405). (f) Kickbacks (FAR 3.502). (g) Prohibitions on persons convicted of defense-related contract felonies …
  • DFARS 227.7009-1 Required clauses.
    (a) Covenant Against Contingent Fees. Insert the clause at FAR 52.203-5. (b) Gratuities. Insert the clause at FAR 52.203-3. (c) Assignment of Claims. Insert the clause at FAR 52.232-23. (d) Disputes. Pursuant to FAR 33.014, insert the cl…
  • DFARS 237.7204 Format and clauses for educational service agreements.
    …ture, such as food, housing, and laundry. 2. FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities. 3. FAR 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees. 4. FAR 52.204-1, Approval of Contract, if required by department/agency procedures. 5. FAR 52.215-2, Audit and Rec…
  • DFARS 252.227-7012 Patent License and Release Contract.
    …o the clause as specified at 252.227-7002 and 252.227-7009 and 252.227-7010.) Article 6. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (Insert the clause at FAR 52.203-5.) Article 7. Assignment of Claims. (Insert the clause at FAR 52.232-23.) Arti…
  • FAR 49.603-2 Fixed-price contracts—partial termination.
    …contract shall cease; provided, that nothing in this agreement shall impair or affect any covenants, terms, or conditions of the contract relating to the completed or continued portion of this contract. (8) Regardless of any other provisio…

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