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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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18 sections with “business enterprise”

  • DFARS 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns.
    …ion of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Indian means— (1) Any person who is a member of any Indian tribe, band, group…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    As prescribed in 19.708(b), insert the following clause: Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (a) This clause does not apply to small business concerns. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause— Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) m…
  • FAR 25.703-1 Definitions.
    As used in this section— Person— (1) Means— (i) A natural person; (ii) A corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, financial institution, insurer, underwriter, guarantor, and any other business organization, any ot…
  • FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications.
    … used in this provision— Person— (1) Means— (i) A natural person; (ii) A corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, financial institution, insurer, underwriter, guarantor, and any other business organization, any ot…
  • FAR 27.302 Policy.
    … (i) When the contractor is not located in the United States or does not have a place of business located in the United States or is subject to the control of a foreign government (see 27.303(e)(1)(i)); (ii) In exceptional circumstances, …
  • DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …mary commercial practices (section 874(b)(1)(A), Pub. L. 114-328). (i) Part 203—Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest. (A) Use the FAR clause at 52.203-3, Gratuities, as prescribed in FAR 3.202, to comply with 10 U…
  • FAR 16.103 Negotiating contract type.
    …ormance. (b) A firm-fixed-price contract, which best utilizes the basic profit motive of business enterprise, shall be used when the risk involved is minimal or can be predicted with an acceptable degree of certainty. However, when a reaso…
  • FAR 27.304-1 General.
    (a) Status as small business concern or nonprofit organization. If an agency has reason to question the size or nonprofit status of the prospective contractor, the agency may require the prospective contractor to furnish evidence of its non…
  • FAR 52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises.
    … Indian-owned (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) commercial, industrial, or business activity established or organized for the purpose of profit, provided that Indian ownership constitutes not less than 51 percent of the enter…
  • DFARS 245.102 Policy.
    …d register the unique item identification after delivery of an item acquired from a small business concern or a commercial product acquired under FAR part 12 or part 8. (1) The determination and findings shall be executed by— (i) The Comp…
  • DFARS 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders.
    …of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to furnish procurement technical assistance to business entities (as defined in 10 U.S.C. 4951). (b) The Contractor shall provide cooperative agreement holders, upon their request, with a list of …
  • FAR 17.604 Identifying management and operating contracts.
    …duct of the work is wholly or at least substantially separate from the contractor's other business, if any. (d) The work is closely related to the agency's mission and is of a long-term or continuing nature, and there is a need (1) to ensu…
  • FAR 19.701 Definitions.
    … Reporting System (eSRS) means the Governmentwide, electronic, web-based system for small business subcontracting program reporting. Failure to make a good faith effort to comply with the subcontracting plan means willful or intentional fa…
  • FAR 22.1301 Definitions.
    …y interest in the enterprise in which the employee is employed, regardless of whether the business is a corporate or other type of organization, and who is actively engaged in its management. Protected veteran means a veteran who is protec…
  • FAR 26.101 Definitions.
    … Indian-owned (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior) commercial, industrial, or business activity established or organized for the purpose of profit, provided that Indian ownership constitutes not less than 51 percent of the enter…
  • FAR 31.205-6 Compensation for personal services.
    …the period when the work being remunerated was performed. (l) Compensation incidental to business acquisitions. The following costs are unallowable: (1) Payments to employees under agreements in which they receive special compensation, in…
  • DFARS 226.104 Contract clause.
    …ion of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercia…
  • DFARS 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property.
    …the Contractor shall report the updated status of the property to the GFP module within 7 business days of the date the change in status occurs, unless otherwise specified in the contract. (4) The Contractor shall use Wide Area WorkFlow in…

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