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33 sections with “authorizing agency”

  • FAR 51.102 Authorization to use Government supply sources.
    … finding supporting issuance of the authorization. A written finding is not required when authorizing use of the Government supply sources in accordance with 51.101(c). Except for findings under 51.101(a)(3), the determination shall be base…
  • DFARS 251.102 Authorization to use Government supply sources.
    (e) When authorizing contractor use of Government supply sources, follow the procedures at PGI 251.102. (3)(ii) The contracting officer may also authorize the contractor to use the DD Form 1155 when requisitioning from the Department of Ve…
  • FAR 32.905 Payment documentation and process.
    …s for services, must be supported by a receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment (e.g., Government certified voucher). The agency receiving official should forward the receiving report or other Government docume…
  • FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.
    …spose of Contractor inventory until authorized to do so by the Plant Clearance Officer or authorizing official. (1) Predisposal requirements. (i) If the Contractor determines that the property has the potential to fulfill requirements unde…
  • DFARS 225.7703-2 Determination requirements.
    …econstruction, and humanitarian relief activities); or (B) The U.S. industrial base. The authorizing official generally may presume that there will not be an adverse effect on the U.S. industrial base. However, when in doubt, the authorizi…
  • FAR 1.404 Class deviations.
    …he FAR shall be transmitted to the FAR Secretariat by agency heads or their designees for authorizing class deviations. (b) For DOD, class deviations shall be controlled, processed, and approved in accordance with the Defense FAR Supplemen…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …inal, telephone, computer, or magnetic tape, for the purpose of ordering, instructing, or authorizing a financial institution to debit or credit an account. The term includes Automated Clearing House transfers, Fedwire transfers, and transf…
  • FAR 8.705-4 Compliance with orders.
    … nonprofit agency and request that it reallocate the order, or grant a purchase exception authorizing acquisition from commercial sources. (c) When an AbilityOne participating nonprofit agency fails to perform under the terms of an order, …
  • FAR 17.603 Limitations.
    …or (5) Functions that can more properly be accomplished in accordance with Subpart 45.3, Authorizing the Use and Rental of Government Property. (b) Since issuance of an authorization under 17.602(a) is deemed sufficient proof of complianc…
  • FAR 22.1905 Enforcement of Executive Order Minimum Wage Requirements.
    …ity to pay any necessary additional costs, and its authority under any contract provision authorizing changes, cancellation and termination).
  • FAR 22.2109 Enforcement of Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements.
    …ity to pay any necessary additional costs, and its authority under any contract provision authorizing changes, cancellation, and termination).
  • FAR 25.301-3 Weapons.
    …nd the weapons policy established by the combatant commander or the chief of mission when authorizing contractor personnel to carry weapons (see paragraph (i) of the clause at 52.225-19, Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area…
  • FAR 28.204-1 United States bonds or notes.
    … No. 154 (31 CFR part 225)). In addition, a duly executed power of attorney and agreement authorizing the collection or sale of such United States bonds or notes in the event of default of the principal on the bond shall accompany the depos…
  • FAR 31.603 Requirements.
    … conditions of the contract or specific written instructions from the contracting officer authorizing in advance such payments in accordance with applicable regulations in the FAR or an executive agency supplement to the FAR. (5) Costs of …
  • FAR 32.111 Contract clauses for noncommercial purchases.
    …aterials contract, or labor-hour contract is contemplated that includes two or more terms authorizing the temporary withholding of amounts otherwise payable to the contractor for supplies delivered or services performed. (c) The contractin…
  • FAR 32.202-1 Policy.
    … or customary in the commercial marketplace to make financing payments for the item; (4) Authorizing this form of contract financing is in the best interest of the Government (see paragraph (e) of this subsection); (5) Adequate security i…
  • FAR 32.602 Responsibilities.
    …ting officers; (2) Identifying and collecting duplicate and erroneous payments; and (3) Authorizing the liquidation of contract debts in accordance with agency procedures.
  • FAR 32.805 Procedure.
    …l or accompanied by a true copy of the resolution of the corporation's board of directors authorizing the signing representative to execute the assignment. (2) Assignments by a partnership may be signed by one partner, if the assignment is…
  • FAR 32.907 Interest penalties.
    …voice. (2) The Government processed a receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment, and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, or contractor compliance with any contract requirement. (3) In the case of…
  • FAR 42.1204 Applicability of novation agreements.
    …e. (2) A certified copy of each resolution of the corporate parties' boards of directors authorizing the transfer of assets. (3) A certified copy of the minutes of each corporate party's stockholder meeting necessary to approve the transf…
  • FAR 47.303-17 Contractor-prepaid commercial bills of lading, small package shipments.
    … cost. Agency transportation personnel shall evaluate overall transportation costs before authorizing any movement to ensure savings to the Government consistent with other contract and traffic management considerations. When consolidation …
  • FAR 50.104-1 Standards for use.
    …the policies in 50.101-2 when necessary and appropriate, all circumstances considered. In authorizing the inclusion of the clause at 52.250-1, Indemnification Under Public Law 85-804, in a contract or subcontract, an agency head may require…
  • FAR 51.202 Authorization.
    …ll be issued through, and with the approval of, the contractor. (d) Contracting officers authorizing contractor use of interagency fleet management system (IFMS) vehicles and related services subject their agencies to the responsibilities …
  • FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards.
    …andards Act of 1938, or subject to different minimum rates of pay under the two statutes, authorizing appropriate rates of minimum wages (but without changing requirements concerning fringe benefits or supplementary cash payments in lieu th…
  • FAR 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.
    …and keeping appropriate records of personnel performing private security functions; (ii) Authorizing and accounting for weapons to be carried by or available to be used by personnel performing private security functions; (iii) Registering…
  • FAR 52.232-9 Limitation on Withholding of Payments.
    …act, or research and development contract is contemplated that includes two or more terms authorizing the temporary withholding of amounts otherwise payable to the contractor for supplies delivered or services performed: Limitation on With…
  • FAR 52.232-25 Prompt payment.
    …oice. (ii) The Government processed a receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment, and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, or Contractor compliance with any contract term or condition. (iii) In the…
  • FAR 52.232-26 Prompt Payment for Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts.
    …oice. (ii) The Government processed a receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, Contractor compliance with any contract term or condition, or requested prog…
  • FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts.
    …oice. (ii) The Government processed a receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, Contractor compliance with any contract term or condition, or requested prog…
  • DFARS 213.301 Governmentwide commercial purchase card.
    Follow the procedures at PGI 213.301 for authorizing, establishing, and operating a Governmentwide commercial purchase card program. (1) “United States,” as used in this section, means the 50 States and the District of Columbia, the Common…
  • DFARS 237.104 Personal services contracts.
    …regulations. (A) Generally, the D&F should authorize one contract at a time; however, an authorizing official may issue a blanket D&F for classes of contracts. (B) Prepare each D&F in accordance with FAR 1.7 and include a determination th…
  • DFARS 252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.
    …and keeping appropriate records of personnel performing private security functions; (ii) Authorizing, accounting for and registering in Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT), weapons to be carried by or available to be …
  • DFARS 252.239-7010 Cloud Computing Services.
    …g clause: Cloud Computing Services (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Authorizing official, as described in DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT), means the senior F…

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.