48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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5 sections with “Institution of higher learning”

  • DFARS 237.7301 Definitions.
    As used in this subpart— (a) Institution of higher learning means any public or private post-secondary school, junior college, college, university, or other degree granting educational institution that— (1) Is located in the United States…
  • FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.
    …uced with recognized characteristics. Nonprofit organization means a university or other institution of higher education or an organization of the type described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)) …
  • DFARS 237.7300 Scope.
    …rescribes procedures for acquisition of temporary or intermittent services of students at institutions of higher learning for the purpose of providing technical support at Defense research and development laboratories (10 U.S.C. 4143).
  • DFARS 237.7302 General.
    Generally, agencies will acquire services of students at institutions of higher learning by contract between a nonprofit organization employing the student and the Government. When it is in the best interest of the Government, contracts may…
  • DFARS 252.227-7038 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business).
    …ith recognized characteristics. Nonprofit organization means— (1) A university or other institution of higher education; (2) An organization of the type described in the Internal Revenue Code at 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) and exempt from taxati…

FAR (chapter 1)

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