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  • FAR 52.247-3 Capability To Perform a Contract for the Relocation of a Federal Office.
    …icitations and contracts for transportation or for transportation-related services when a Federal office is relocated, to ensure that offerors are capable to perform interstate or intrastate moving contracts involving the relocation of Fede…
  • FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
    …s and Commercial Services) (MAR 2026) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference: (1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executiv…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ord or a term, defined in this section, has the same meaning throughout this chapter (the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)) unless the context in which the word or term is used clearly requires a different meaning or another FAR part, s…
  • FAR 4.2101 Definitions.
    …efense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered fo…
  • FAR 4.2301 Definitions.
    …f the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153); (3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or …
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    … in accordance with subpart 23.1; (2) Comply with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instructions (Guiding Principles), for the design, construction, renovation, repair, or deconstruction of Federal bui…
  • FAR 23.403 Emergency planning and toxic release reporting.
    (a) Federal facilities are required to comply with the emergency planning and toxic release reporting requirements in EPCRA and PPA. (b) Pursuant to EPCRA, PPA, and any agency implementing procedures, every contract that provides for perfo…
  • FAR 41.201 Policy.
    (a) Subject to paragraph (d) of this section, it is the policy of the Federal Government that agencies obtain required utility services from sources of supply which are most advantageous to the Government in terms of economy, efficiency, re…
  • FAR 47.207-1 Qualifications of offerors.
    …Franchises, when regulated transportation is involved. The clause need not be used when a Federal office move is intrastate and the contracting officer determines that it is in the Government's interest not to apply the requirement for hold…
  • FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
    …efense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered fo…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization; (3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of …
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    … of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the G…
  • FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …ts and Commercial Services (MAR 2026) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders…
  • FAR 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment.
    …eeks, in amounts determined to be allowable by the Contracting Officer in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 31.2 in effect on the date of this contract and the terms of this contract. The Contractor may submit to …
  • FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities.
    …his clause— Gender identity has the meaning given by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and is found at www.dol.gov/ofccp/LGBT/LGBT_FAQs.html. Segregated facilities means any waiting rooms, work area…
  • FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction.
    …tract. Deputy Assistant Secretary means the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, or a designee. Employer identification number means the Federal Social Security numbe…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    …ally accepted accounting principles, subject to any applicable subparts of part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (d) Repayment to the Government. At any time, the Contractor may repay all or any part of the funds advanced by the G…
  • FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price).
    …. (d) After expiration of the plant clearance period as defined in subpart 49.001 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Contractor may submit to the Contracting Officer a list, certified as to quantity and quality, of termination inve…
  • DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.
    …national Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations; (2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulatio…
  • FAR 22.401 Definitions.
    …, as defined in this section, is carried on directly by authority of, or with funds of, a Federal agency to serve the interest of the general public regardless of whether title thereof is in a Federal agency. Site of the work—(1) Means— (…
  • FAR 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.
    …ause— Toxic chemical means a chemical or chemical category listed in 40 CFR 372.65. (b) Federal facilities are required to comply with the provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) (42 U.S.C. 110…
  • DFARS 222.101-4 Removal of items from contractors' facilities affected by work stoppages.
    …any action, contact the labor advisor to obtain the opinion of the national office of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or other mediation agency regarding the effect movement of the items would have on labor negotiations. Norm…
  • DFARS 252.239-7004 Orders for Facilities and Services.
    …P 2019) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Governmental regulatory body means the Federal Communications Commission, any statewide regulatory body, or any body with less than statewide jurisdiction when operating under the state aut…
  • FAR 4.1303 Contract clause.
    …racts when contract performance requires contractors to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. The clause shall not be used when contractors requir…
  • FAR 6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute.
    … require that acquisition be made from a specified source or through another agency: (1) Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR)—18 U.S.C. 4124 (see subpart 8.6). (2) Qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or other severely disabled—41 U.S…
  • FAR 23.400 Scope of subpart.
    …or compliance with environmental management systems; and (c) Ensuring waste reduction at Federal facilities.
  • FAR 31.205-46 Travel costs.
    …asis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the— (i) Federal Travel Regulation, prescribed by the General Services Administration, for travel in the contiguous United States, available on a subscription …
  • FAR 32.304-2 Certificate of eligibility.
    … guaranteeing agency shall complete a standard form of authorization as prescribed by the Federal Reserve Board. The agency shall transmit the authorization through the Federal Reserve Board to the Federal Reserve Bank. The Bank is authoriz…
  • FAR 41.101 Definitions.
    …ces Administration (GSA) and a utility service supplier to cover utility service needs of Federal agencies within the franchise territory of the supplier. Each areawide contract includes an “Authorization” form for requesting service, conne…
  • FAR 41.103 Statutory and delegated authority.
    …escribe policies and methods governing the acquisition and supply of utility services for Federal agencies. This authority includes related functions such as managing public utility services and representing Federal agencies in proceedings …
  • FAR 41.204 GSA areawide contracts.
    (a) Purpose. GSA enters into areawide contracts (see 41.101) for use by Federal agencies. Areawide contracts provide a pre-established contractual vehicle for ordering utility services under the conditions in paragraph (c)(1) of this sectio…
  • FAR 41.301 Requirements.
    …wing the meter locations, the location of the new utility facilities to be constructed on Federal property by the Federal agency, and any required new connection facilities on either side of the delivery point to be constructed by the utili…
  • FAR 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …ial service, and commercially available off-the-shelf item have the meanings contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101. Subcontract includes a transfer of commercial products or commercial services between divisions, subsidia…
  • FAR 52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements).
    …. (d) After expiration of the plant clearance period as defined in subpart 49.001 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Contractor may submit to the Contracting Officer a list, certified as to quantity and quality, of termination inve…
  • FAR 3.502-2 Subcontractor kickbacks.
    …e such information available to prospective employers); and (2) Cooperate fully with any Federal agency investigating a possible violation of the Kickbacks statute. (j) Notwithstanding paragraph (i) of this section, a prime contractor sha…
  • FAR 15.404-4 Profit.
    …firm-fixed-price, level-of-effort term contracts as cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts. (iii) Federal socioeconomic programs. This factor measures the degree of support given by the prospective contractor to Federal socioeconomic programs, such…
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …ance with your Disclosure Statement or CAS (other than a noncompliance that the cognizant Federal agency official has determined to have an immaterial cost impact), and, if yes, an explanation; whether any aspect of this proposal is inconsi…
  • FAR 41.102 Applicability.
    …s part does not apply to— (1) Utility services produced, distributed, or sold by another Federal agency. In those cases, agencies shall use interagency agreements (see 41.206); (2) Utility services obtained by purchase, exchange, or other…
  • FAR 51.101 Policy.
    …cy requesting use of the supplies and services is providing a commodity or service to the Federal Government; and (ii) The supplies or services received are directly used in making or providing a commodity or service, approved by the Commi…
  • FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
    …s equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to— (i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to pro…

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.