48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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3 sections with “Entitlement program”

  • FAR 4.601 Definitions.
    …very vehicle. This definition is only for FPDS, and is not intended to apply to Part 16. Entitlement program means a Federal program that guarantees a certain level of benefits to persons or other entities who meet requirements set by law,…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …, i.e., the discretionary exercise of Government authority, and monetary transactions and entitlements. (1) An inherently governmental function involves, among other things, the interpretation and execution of the laws of the United States…
  • FAR 4.606 Reporting Data.
    … funding. (3) Lease and supplemental lease agreements for real property. (4) Grants and entitlement actions. (c) Actions not reported. The following types of contract actions are not to be reported to FPDS: (1) Imprest fund transactions…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

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