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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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47 sections with “Rights in Data—General”: the first 40

  • FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data—General.
    …prescribed in 27.409(b)(1), insert the following clause with any appropriate alternates: Rights in Data—General (MAY 2014) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer database or database means a collection of recorded information …
  • FAR 52.227-20 Rights in Data—SBIR Program.
    As prescribed in 27.409(h), insert the following clause: Rights in Data—SBIR Program (MAY 2014) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer database or database means a collection of recorded information in a form capable of, and f…
  • DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    As prescribed in 227.7102-4(b) and 227.7103-6(a), use the following clause: Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer data base means a co…
  • DFARS 252.227-7018 Rights in Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software—Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
    As prescribed in 227.7104-4(a)(1), use the following clause: RIGHTS IN OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL TECHNICAL DATA AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE—SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM (AUG 2025) (a) Def…
  • FAR 27.404 Basic rights in data clause.
    This section describes the operation of the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General, and also the use of the provision at 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.
  • FAR 27.404-2 Limited rights data and restricted computer software.
    (a) General. The basic clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General, enables the contractor to protect qualifying limited rights data and restricted computer software by withholding the data from the Government and instead delivering form, f…
  • FAR 52.227-15 Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.
    As prescribed in 27.409(c), insert the following provision: Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software (DEC 2007) (a) This solicitation sets forth the Government's known delivery requirements for data (as defin…
  • FAR 27.403 Data rights—General.
    …eting contract performance requirements, must contain terms that delineate the respective rights and obligations of the Government and the contractor regarding the use, reproduction, and disclosure of that data. Data rights clauses do not s…
  • FAR 27.405-4 Other existing data.
    …inted items in the exact form in which these items are to be obtained unless reproduction rights are to be acquired; or (2) Other contracts that require only existing data (other than limited rights data) to be delivered and the data are a…
  • FAR 52.227-23 Rights to Proposal Data (Technical).
    As prescribed in 27.409(l), insert the following clause: Rights to Proposal Data (Technical) (JUN 1987) Except for data contained on pages ___, it is agreed that as a condition of award of this contract, and notwithstanding the conditions…
  • DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.
    As prescribed in 227.7203-6(a)(1), use the following clause: Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation (Aug 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Commercial compu…
  • FAR 52.227-21 Technical Data Declaration, Revision, and Withholding of Payment—Major Systems.
    …r the purpose of this clause, but will be treated in accordance with paragraph (e) of the Rights in Data—General clause included in this contract. (c) Technical data revision. The Contractor also shall, at the request of the Contracting Of…
  • FAR 27.404-6 Inspection of data at the contractor's facility.
    …ting officer) for the purpose of verifying a contractor's assertion regarding the limited rights or restricted rights status of the data, or for evaluating work performance under the contract. This right may be exercised up to 3 years after…
  • FAR 27.406-1 General.
    …re that a contractor provide the Government, as a condition of the procurement, unlimited rights in data that qualify as limited rights data or restricted computer software. Rather, form, fit, and function data may be furnished with unlimit…
  • FAR 52.227-16 Additional Data Requirements.
    …uirements (JUN 1987) (a) In addition to the data (as defined in the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General clause or other equivalent included in this contract) specified elsewhere in this contract to be delivered, the Contracting Off…
  • FAR 52.248-1 Value Engineering.
    …mitations.” If a VECP is accepted, the Contractor hereby grants the Government unlimited rights in the VECP and supporting data, except that, with respect to data qualifying and submitted as limited rights technical data, the Government sh…
  • FAR 52.248-3 Value Engineering—Construction.
    …mitations.” If a VECP is accepted, the Contractor hereby grants the Government unlimited rights in the VECP and supporting data, except that, with respect to data qualifying and submitted as limited rights technical data, the Government sh…
  • DFARS 227.7103-4 License rights.
    (a) Grant of license. The Government obtains rights in technical data, including a copyright license, under and irrevocable license granted or obtained for the Government by the contractor. The contractor or licensor retains all rights in t…
  • DFARS 227.7103-5 Government rights.
    The standard license rights that a licensor grants to the Government are unlimited rights, government purpose rights, or limited rights. Those rights are defined in the clause at 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial …
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …escribed in paragraph (d)(4) of this clause. (iii) That this section does not create any rights or privileges that are not authorized by law or DoD policy. (6) The appropriate investigative authorities to which suspected crimes shall be r…
  • FAR 27.405-3 Commercial computer software.
    …n this subpart need be used, but the contract shall specifically address the Government's rights to use, disclose, modify, distribute, and reproduce the software. Section 12.212 sets forth the guidance for the acquisition of commercial comp…
  • FAR 27.406-2 Additional data requirements.
    … for data. Any data ordered under this clause will be subject to the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General, (or other equivalent clause setting forth the respective rights of the Government and the contractor) in the contract. Data au…
  • FAR 27.409 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses
    (a) Generally, a contract should contain only one data rights clause. However, where more than one is needed, the contract should distinguish the portion of contract performance to which each pertains. (b)(1) Insert the clause at 52.227-14…
  • DFARS 227.671 General.
    … a foreign concern or government, herein referred to as a “second source;” foreign patent rights; technical assistance in the form of data, know-how, trained personnel of the primary source, instruction and guidance of the personnel of the …
  • DFARS 252.246-7001 Warranty of data.
    …ion—Technical data has the same meaning as given in the clause in this contract entitled, Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software. (b) Warranty. Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Government of technical data furnished…
  • FAR 27.102 General guidance.
    …nt against liability for the infringement of U.S. patents. (d) The Government recognizes rights in data developed at private expense, and limits its demands for delivery of that data. When such data is delivered, the Government will acquir…
  • FAR 27.406-3 Major system acquisition.
    …ed in substantial quantities in the future. The clause at 52.227-22, Major System—Minimum Rights, is used in addition to the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General, and other required clauses, to ensure that the Government acquires at …
  • FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …covery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) __(4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence …
  • FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments.
    …l be liable for no payment except as provided by the Default clause. (i) Reservations of rights. (1) No payment or vesting of title under this clause shall (i) excuse the Contractor from performance of obligations under this contract or (i…
  • DFARS 227.675-2 Review of agreements.
    …ssistance Program or otherwise through the Government, in recognition of the Government's rights in patents and data, the Department concerned shall evaluate the amount of the reduction to determine whether it is fair and reasonable in the …
  • DFARS 227.7203-13 Government right to review, verify, challenge, and validate asserted restrictions.
    …a) General. An offeror's or contractor's assertion(s) of restrictions on the Government's rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, or disclose computer software or computer software documentation do not, by themselves, determine the exten…
  • DFARS 252.227-7017 Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions.
    …ions. As used in this provision— Computer software is defined in— (1) The 252.227-7014, Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation, clause of this solicitation; or (2) If t…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …es the legal change of name of the contractor without disturbing the original contractual rights and obligations of the parties. Change order means a written order, signed by the contracting officer, directing the contractor to make a chan…
  • FAR 3.104-4 Disclosure, protection, and marking of contractor bid or proposal information and source selection information.
    … (4) The Government's use of technical data in a manner consistent with the Government's rights in the data. (f) This section does not authorize— (1) The withholding of any information pursuant to a proper request from the Congress, any …
  • FAR 4.402 General.
    …subpart 4.11 for information on registering in SAM). (e) Part 27, Patents, Data, and Copyrights, contains policy and procedures for safeguarding classified information in patent applications and patents.
  • FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards.
    …)(2)): (1) Salary and bonus. (2) Awards of stock, stock options, and stock appreciation rights. Use the dollar amount recognized for financial statement reporting purposes with respect to the fiscal year in accordance with the Financial A…
  • FAR 52.214-26 Audit and Records—Sealed Bidding.
    …roller General of the United States, or an authorized representative, shall have the same rights as specified in paragraph (b) of this clause and also the right to interview any current employee regarding such transactions. (d) Availabilit…
  • FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.
    …ontract. Such action may be taken at the Government's discretion without prejudice to its rights under any other provision of this contract, including termination for default or cause. (i) Weapons. (1) If the Contracting Officer, subject t…
  • FAR 52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments.
    …ll be liable for no payment except as provided by the Default clause. (k) Reservation of rights. (1) No payment or vesting of title under this clause shall (i) excuse the Contractor from performance of obligations under this contract, or (…
  • DFARS 202.101 Definitions.
    …ization that designs and/or engineers a part and is entitled to any intellectual property rights to that part. Original equipment manufacturer means a company that manufactures products that it has designed from purchased components and se…

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DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

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