48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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158 sections with “authorized contractors”: the first 40
- DFARS 252.204-7014 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors.…ided written consent to such disclosure; (3) Take all precautions necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosure of litigation information; (4) Not use litigation information to compete against a third party for Government or nongovernment …
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…ted data following the procedures in 10 CFR 1045.21; and (2) Must be protected against unauthorized disclosure according to Executive Order 12958, Classified National Security Information, April 17, 1995, or classified in accordance with t…
- FAR 24.301 Privacy training.…he appropriate handling and safeguarding of personally identifiable information; (3) The authorized and official use of a system of records or any other personally identifiable information; (4) The restriction on the use of unauthorized e…
- FAR 51.203 Means of obtaining service.(a) Authorized contractors shall submit requests for interagency fleet management system (IFMS) vehicles and related services in writing to the appropriate GSA regional Federal Supply Service Bureau, Attention: Regional fleet manager, excep…
- FAR 52.103 Identification of provisions and clauses.…te. This identification shall also be used if the FAR provision or clause is used with an authorized deviation, except that the contracting officer shall then insert “(DEVIATION)” after the date. Solicited firms and contractors will be advi…
- FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…e Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include— (i) Name and address of the Contractor; (ii) Inv…
- FAR 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment.…the date of this contract and the terms of this contract. The Contractor may submit to an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, in such form and reasonable detail as the representative may require, an invoice or voucher supp…
- FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards.…in accordance with the wages and fringe benefits determined by the Secretary of Labor, or authorized representative, as specified in any wage determination attached to this contract. (2)(i) If a wage determination is attached to this contr…
- FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data—General.…ction, in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this clause; and (iv) Protect from unauthorized disclosure and use those data that are limited rights data or restricted computer software to the extent provided in paragraph (g) of this …
- FAR 52.227-20 Rights in Data—SBIR Program.…notices on all reproductions of the data. (d) Rights to SBIR data. (1) The Contractor is authorized to affix the following “SBIR Rights Notice” to SBIR data delivered under this contract and the Government will treat the data, subject to t…
- FAR 52.232-7 Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts.…tor as follows upon the submission of vouchers approved by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative: (a) Hourly rate. (1) Hourly rate means the rate(s) prescribed in the contract for payment for labor that meets the labor c…
- FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.…rty means all tangible property, both real and personal. Property Administrator means an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requir…
- DFARS 227.7103-7 Use and nondisclosure agreement.…osure of the data. (1) The specific conditions under which an intended recipient will be authorized to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose technical data subject to limited rights or SBIR/STTR data rights, or com…
- DFARS 246.870-2 Policy.…o— (i) Obtain electronic parts that are in production by the original manufacturer or an authorized aftermarket manufacturer or currently available in stock from— (A) The original manufacturers of the parts; (B) Their authorized supplier…
- DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.…easures that are commensurate with the consequences and probability of loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to, or modification of information. Compromise means disclosure of information to unauthorized persons, or a violation of the secur…
- DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.As prescribed in 204.7403(b), use the following clause: Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer software means computer programs, source code, sou…
- DFARS 252.223-7002 Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives.…tor's facilities, personnel, and safety program documentation. The Contractor shall allow authorized Government representatives to evaluate safety programs, implementation, and facilities. (c) Noncompliance with the manual. (1) If the Cont…
- DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.…or specified combatant command established in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 161. Contractors authorized to accompany the Force, or CAAF, means contractor personnel, including all tiers of subcontractor personnel, who are authorized to accompan…
- DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…e, modification, reproduction, performance, display, or release or disclosure to a person authorized to receive limited rights technical data; or (B) A foreign government, of technical data other than detailed manufacturing or process data…
- DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.…ired for the purposes of safekeeping (archive), backup, modification, or other activities authorized in paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) through (7) of this definition; (4) Modify computer software provided that the Government may— (i) Use th…
- 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.…e, modification, reproduction, performance, display, or release or disclosure to a person authorized to receive limited rights technical data; or (B) A foreign government, of technical data other than detailed manufacturing or process data…
- DFARS 252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends.…arty whose name appears in the legend, release or disclose such data or software to any unauthorized person. (ii) If the Contractor is a covered Government support contractor, the Contractor is also subject to the additional terms and cond…
- DFARS 252.239-7010 Cloud Computing Services.…as-a-service, and platform-as-a-service. Compromise means disclosure of information to unauthorized persons, or a violation of the security policy of a system, in which unauthorized intentional or unintentional disclosure, modification, de…
- DFARS 252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System.…ted in regulations found at 48 CFR 9903.201-1. (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Authorized aftermarket manufacturer means an organization that fabricates a part under a contract with, or with the express written authority of, the …
- DFARS 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts.…lause: Sources of Electronic Parts (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Authorized aftermarket manufacturer means an organization that fabricates a part under a contract with, or with the express written authority of, the …
- DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.…the purposes of the Prompt Payment clause of this contract. In the event there has been unauthorized use of foreign-flag vessels in the performance of this contract, the Contracting Officer is entitled to equitably adjust the contract, base…
- FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.…ubmitted, either actually or by specific identification, to the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative. As later data come into your possession, it should be submitted promptly to the Contracting Officer in a manner that clearl…
- FAR 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.…forming private security functions; and (3) Provide full cooperation with any Government-authorized investigation of incidents reported pursuant to paragraph (c)(1)(iv) of this clause and incidents of alleged misconduct by personnel perfor…
- FAR 53.209-1 Responsible prospective contractors.…f prospective contractors, as specified in 9.106-1, 9.106-2, and 9.106-4. These forms are authorized for local reproduction and can be found at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms. (a) SF 1403 (Rev. 01/2014), Preaward Survey…
- DFARS 252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.… performing private security functions; (3) Provide full cooperation with any Government-authorized investigation of incidents reported pursuant to paragraph (c)(1)(iv) of this clause and incidents of alleged misconduct by personnel perfor…
- FAR 36.104 Policy.….S.C. chapter 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers, or another acquisition procedure authorized by law is used, the contracting officer shall use the two-phase selection procedures authorized by 10 U.S.C. 3241 or 41 U.S.C. 3309 when en…
- FAR 42.803 Disallowing costs after incurrence.…he normal procedures of the individual agency. (b) Auditor receipt of vouchers. (1) When authorized by agency regulations, the contract auditor may be authorized to (i) receive reimbursement vouchers directly from contractors, (ii) approve…
- FAR 51.202 Authorization.… fleet management system (IFMS) vehicle; (3) Arranged for periodic checks to ensure that authorized contractors are using vehicles and related services exclusively under cost-reimbursement contracts; (4) Ensured that contractors shall est…
- FAR 52.214-26 Audit and Records—Sealed Bidding.…ion with the pricing of any modification to this contract, the Contracting Officer, or an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, in order to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and currency of the certified cost or pricing d…
- FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.…submitting one SSR in eSRS for all contracts covered by its commercial plan. A Contractor authorized to use a commercial subcontracting plan shall include in its subcontracting goals and in its SSR all indirect costs, with the exception of …
- FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026.…pursuant to paragraph (e)(1) of this clause available for inspection and transcription by authorized representatives of the Administrator. The Contractor shall also make such records available upon request of the Contracting Officer. (3) T…
- FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706.…g. The Contracting Officer will, upon his or her own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor, withhold or cause to be withheld from the Contractor under this or any other Federal contract wi…
- DFARS 227.7108 Contractor data repositories.… procedures for protecting technical data delivered to or stored at the repository from unauthorized release or disclosure; (2) Establish and maintain adequate procedures for controlling the release or disclosure of technical data from the…
- DFARS 252.228-7001 Ground and Flight Risk.…the crewmembers have not been approved in advance and in writing by the GFR, who has been authorized in accordance with the combined regulation/instruction entitled “Contractor's Flight and Ground Operations”; (3) Occurs in the course of t…
- FAR 1.602-2 Responsibilities.…he COR duties. See 7.104(e). A COR— (1) Shall be a Government employee, unless otherwise authorized in agency regulations; (2) Shall be certified and maintain certification in accordance with the current Office of Management and Budget me…
FAR (chapter 1)
- Part 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 58 sections
- Part 2 Definitions of Words and Terms 3 sections
- Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 98 sections
- Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters 116 sections
- Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions 34 sections
- Part 6 Competition Requirements 34 sections
- Part 7 Acquisition Planning 34 sections
- Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 67 sections
- Part 9 Contractor Qualifications 106 sections
- Part 10 Market Research 4 sections
- Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 33 sections
- Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 38 sections
- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 49 sections
- Part 14 Sealed Bidding 82 sections
- Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation 81 sections
- Part 16 Types of Contracts 74 sections
- Part 17 Special Contracting Methods 50 sections
- Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions 34 sections
- Part 19 Small Business Programs 126 sections
- Part 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 205 sections
- Part 23 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 38 sections
- Part 24 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 10 sections
- Part 25 Foreign Acquisition 81 sections
- Part 26 Other Socioeconomic Programs 36 sections
- Part 27 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 59 sections
- Part 28 Bonds and Insurance 61 sections
- Part 29 Taxes 23 sections
- Part 30 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 30 sections
- Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 87 sections
- Part 32 Contract Financing 175 sections
- Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 23 sections
- Part 34 Major System Acquisition 20 sections
- Part 35 Research and Development Contracting 25 sections
- Part 36 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 81 sections
- Part 37 Service Contracting 46 sections
- Part 38 Federal Supply Schedule Contracting 3 sections
- Part 39 Acquisition of Information Technology 14 sections
- Part 40 Information Security and Supply Chain Security 12 sections
- Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services 17 sections
- Part 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services 84 sections
- Part 43 Contract Modifications 14 sections
- Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 24 sections
- Part 45 Government Property 33 sections
- Part 46 Quality Assurance 60 sections
- Part 47 Transportation 106 sections
- Part 48 Value Engineering 13 sections
- Part 49 Termination of Contracts 108 sections
- Part 50 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 34 sections
- Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 15 sections
- Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 680 sections
- Part 53 Forms 61 sections
DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)
- Part 201 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 24 sections
- Part 202 Definitions of Words and Terms 1 sections
- Part 203 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 28 sections
- Part 204 Administrative and Information Matters 76 sections
- Part 205 Publicizing Contract Actions 11 sections
- Part 206 Competition Requirements 20 sections
- Part 207 Acquisition Planning 22 sections
- Part 208 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 31 sections
- Part 209 Contractor Qualifications 55 sections
- Part 210 Market Research 2 sections
- Part 211 Describing Agency Needs 22 sections
- Part 212 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 24 sections
- Part 213 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 23 sections
- Part 214 Sealed Bidding 14 sections
- Part 215 Contracting by Negotiation 66 sections
- Part 216 Types of Contracts 36 sections
- Part 217 Special Contracting Methods 64 sections
- Part 218 Emergency Acquisitions 7 sections
- Part 219 Small Business Programs 47 sections
- Part 222 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 56 sections
- Part 223 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 34 sections
- Part 224 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 2 sections
- Part 225 Foreign Acquisition 251 sections
- Part 226 Other Socioeconomic Programs 14 sections
- Part 227 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 99 sections
- Part 228 Bonds and Insurance 17 sections
- Part 229 Taxes 9 sections
- Part 230 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 2 sections
- Part 231 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 232 Contract Financing 74 sections
- Part 233 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 8 sections
- Part 234 Major System Acquisition 13 sections
- Part 235 Research and Development Contracting 16 sections
- Part 236 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 25 sections
- Part 237 Service Contracting 67 sections
- Part 239 Acquisition of Information Technology 38 sections
- Part 241 Acquisition of Utility Services 8 sections
- Part 242 Contract Administration and Audit Services 40 sections
- Part 243 Contract Modifications 18 sections
- Part 244 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 245 Government Property 23 sections
- Part 246 Quality Assurance 39 sections
- Part 247 Transportation 27 sections
- Part 249 Termination of Contracts 14 sections
- Part 250 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 16 sections
- Part 251 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 5 sections
- Part 252 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 405 sections
- Part 253 Forms 10 sections
- Part 270 Defense Contracting Programs 7 sections
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.