48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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9 sections with “area of other significant military operations”

  • FAR 25.302-3 Applicability.
    …ction applies to contracts that require performance outside the United States— (1) In an area of combat operations as designated by the Secretary of Defense; or (2) In an area of other significant military operations as designated by the …
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ans— (1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique loc…
  • FAR 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.
    …Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Area of combat operations means an area of operations designated as such by the Secretary of Defense when enhanced coordination of contractors perform…
  • DFARS 252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.
    … of this contract. (b) Applicability. If this contract is performed both in a designated area and in an area that is not designated, the clause only applies to performance in the designated area. Designated areas are areas outside the Unit…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …citizen and third-country national employees not normally residing within the operational area whose area of performance is in the direct vicinity of U.S. Armed Forces and who routinely are collocated with the U.S. Armed Forces (especially …
  • FAR 25.302-4 Policy.
    …, equipping, and conduct of personnel performing private security functions in designated areas are addressed at 32 CFR part 159, entitled “Private Security Contractors Operating in Contingency Operations.” Contractor responsibilities inclu…
  • FAR 25.302-2 Definitions.
    As used in this section— Area of combat operations means an area of operations designated as such by the Secretary of Defense when enhanced coordination of contractors performing private security functions working for Government agencies i…
  • FAR 25.302-6 Contract clause.
    …ed States, in solicitations and contracts for performance outside the United States in an area of— (1) Combat operations, as designated by the Secretary of Defense; or (2) Other significant military operations, as designated by the Secret…
  • DFARS 225.7501 Policy.
    … material, by its nature or as a practical matter, can best be acquired in the geographic area concerned, e.g., ice or books; or bulk material, such as sand, gravel, or other soil material, stone, concrete masonry units, or fired brick; (i…

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.