48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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16 sections with “Guarantees clause”

  • DFARS 217.7104 Contract clauses.
    …-7011, Access to Vessel. (10) 252.217-7012, Liability and Insurance. (11) 252.217-7013, Guarantees. (12) 252.217-7014, Discharge of Liens. (13) 252.217-7015, Safety and Health. (14) 252.217-7016, Plant Protection, as applicable. (b)(1…
  • DFARS 252.217-7013 Guarantees.
    As prescribed in 217.7104(a), use the following clause: Guarantees (DEC 1991) (a) In the event any work performed or materials furnished by the contractor under the Master Agreement prove defective or deficient within 90 days from the dat…
  • DFARS 252.217-7005 Inspection and manner of doing work.
    …is defective or not in accordance with the job order, in addition to its rights under the Guarantees clause of the Master Agreement, the Government may reject the defective or nonconforming material or workmanship and require the Contractor…
  • FAR 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement.
    …d to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements; (3) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions; (4) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving lab…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …transferee); and (iii) Government; and (2) By which, among other things, the transferor guarantees performance of the contract, the transferee assumes all obligations under the contract, and the Government recognizes the transfer of the c…
  • FAR 4.601 Definitions.
    …nd 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, such as Social Security, farm price supports, or…
  • FAR 32.000 Scope of part.
    …tial payments and progress payments based on percentage or stage of completion; (b) Loan guarantees, advance payments, and progress payments based on costs; (c) Administration of debts to the Government arising out of contracts; (d) Cont…
  • FAR 32.409-3 Security, supervision, and covenants.
    …st. Examples of additional security terms are— (1) Personal or corporate endorsements or guarantees; (2) Pledges of collateral; (3) Subordination or standby of other indebtedness; (4) Controls or limitations on profit distributions, sal…
  • FAR 32.501-5 Other protective terms.
    …d in addition to the Progress Payments clause of the contract: (a) Personal or corporate guarantees. (b) Subordinations or standbys of indebtedness. (c) Special bank accounts. (d) Protective covenants of the kinds in paragraph (p) of th…
  • FAR 49.603-1 Fixed-price contracts—complete termination.
    …bilities of the parties, arising under the contract or otherwise, and concerning defects, guarantees, or warranties relating to any articles or component parts furnished to the Government by the Contractor under the contract or this agreeme…
  • FAR 49.603-2 Fixed-price contracts—partial termination.
    …bilities of the parties, arising under the contract or otherwise, and concerning defects, guarantees, or warranties relating to any articles or component parts furnished to the Government by the Contractor under the contract or this agreeme…
  • FAR 49.603-3 Cost-reimbursement contracts—complete termination, if settlement includes cost.
    …bilities of the parties, arising under the contract or otherwise, and concerning defects, guarantees, or warranties relating to any articles or component parts furnished to the Government by the Contractor under the contract or this agreeme…
  • FAR 49.603-4 Cost-reimbursement contracts—complete termination, with settlement limited to fee.
    …bilities of the parties, arising under the contract or otherwise, and concerning defects, guarantees, or warranties relating to any articles or component parts furnished to the Government by the Contractor under the contract or this agreeme…
  • FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement.
    …d to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements; (3) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions; (4) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving lab…
  • FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee.
    …ons, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon …
  • FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels.
    …a foreign nation in connection with which the United States advances funds or credits, or guarantees the convertibility of foreign currencies; or (4) Acquired with advance of funds, loans, or guaranties made by or on behalf of the United S…

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