48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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7 sections with “Modular contracting”

  • FAR 39.103 Modular contracting.
    (a) This section implements 41 U.S.C. 2308. Modular contracting is intended to reduce program risk and to incentivize contractor performance while meeting the Governments need for timely access to rapidly changing technology. Consistent wit…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …ion. (5) When acquiring information technology and related services, consider the use of modular contracting to reduce program risk (see 39.103(a)). (6) Orders may be placed by using any medium specified in the contract. (7) Orders place…
  • FAR 39.002 Definitions.
    As used in this part— Modular contracting means use of one or more contracts to acquire information technology systems in successive, interoperable increments. National security system means any telecommunications or information system op…
  • FAR 39.102 Management of risk.
    …echnology. Techniques include, but are not limited to: prudent project management; use of modular contracting; thorough acquisition planning tied to budget planning by the program, finance and contracting offices; continuous collection and …
  • DFARS 207.106 Additional requirements for major systems.
    … contracts. (iv) Funding of next-generation prototype systems or subsystems. (v) Use of modular, open architectures to enable competition for upgrades. (vi) Use of build-to-print approaches to enable production through multiple sources. …
  • DFARS 215.101-70 Best value when acquiring tents or other temporary structures.
    …d by this paragraph are nonpermanent buildings, including tactical shelters, nonpermanent modular or pre-fabricated buildings, or portable or relocatable buildings, such as trailers or equipment configured for occupancy (see also 246.270-2)…
  • DFARS 227.7203-2 Acquisition of other than commercial computer software and computer software documentation and associated rights.
    …ent's needs, such as— (A) Technical data and computer software sufficient to implement a modular open system approach or a similar approach (see PGI 227.7203-2(b)(2)(ii)(A) for guidance on alternatives to source code and related software d…

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.