48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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14 sections with “Gratuities”

  • FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities.
    As prescribed in 3.202, insert the following clause: Gratuities (APR 1984) (a) The right of the Contractor to proceed may be terminated by written notice if, after notice and hearing, the agency head or a designee determines that the Cont…
  • FAR 3.203 Reporting suspected violations of the Gratuities clause.
    Agency personnel shall report suspected violations of the Gratuities clause to the contracting officer or other designated official in accordance with agency procedures. The agency reporting procedures shall be published as an implementatio…
  • FAR 3.101-2 Solicitation and acceptance of gratuities by Government personnel.
    As a rule, no Government employee may solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything of monetary value from anyone who (a) has or is seeking to obtain Government business with the empl…
  • FAR 3.202 Contract clause.
    The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.203-3, Gratuities, in solicitations and contracts with a value exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, except those for personal services and those between military departments o…
  • FAR 3.204 Treatment of violations.
    …her the contractor, its agent, or another representative, under a contract containing the Gratuities clause— (1) Offered or gave a gratuity (e.g., an entertainment or gift) to an officer, official, or employee of the Government; and (2) I…
  • FAR 3.502-2 Subcontractor kickbacks.
    …port kickbacks to law enforcement officials; annual declarations by employees of gifts or gratuities received from subcontractors; annual employee declarations that they have violated no company ethics rules; personnel practices that docume…
  • FAR 31.205-14 Entertainment costs.
    …s such as tickets to shows or sports events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation, and gratuities are unallowable. Costs made specifically unallowable under this cost principle are not allowable under any other cost principle. Costs of m…
  • FAR 31.603 Requirements.
    … (such as tickets to shows or sports events, meals, lodging, rentals, transportation, and gratuities). (2) Costs incurred to influence (directly or indirectly) legislative action on any matter pending before Congress, a State legislature, …
  • DFARS 203.070 Reporting of violations and suspected violations.
    …Independent Price Determination (FAR 3.103). (b) Procurement integrity (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) Pr…
  • DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …usiness Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest. (A) Use the FAR clause at 52.203-3, Gratuities, as prescribed in FAR 3.202, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4651. (B) Use the clause at 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of F…
  • 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.
    … for services of a personal nature, 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. …
  • DFARS 252.227-7012 Patent License and Release Contract.
    …-5.) Article 7. Assignment of Claims. (Insert the clause at FAR 52.232-23.) Article 8. Gratuities. (Insert the clause at FAR 52.203-3.) Article 9. Disputes. (Insert the clause at FAR 52.233-1.) Article 10. Successors and Assignees. …
  • DFARS 252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration.
    …f those subcontracts; (17) Enforce adequate policies on conflict of interest, gifts, and gratuities, including the requirements of the 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; (18) Perform internal audits or management reviews, training, and main…

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