48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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53 sections with “certification of compliance”: the first 40
- FAR 9.109-4 Certification by the offeror.…) If certifying in accordance with 52.209-13(b)(1), the Offeror is required to submit the certification with the offer. It is not included in the annual representations and certifications in the System for Award Management. (c) The contrac…
- FAR 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements—Certification.….109-5, insert the following provision: Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements—Certification (NOV 2021) (a) This provision does not apply to acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold or to acquisitions of com…
- FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.… prescribed in 12.301(b)(2), insert the following provision: Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2025) The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror …
- FAR 52.222-48 Exemption From Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification.…Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Certification (MAY 2014) (a) The offeror shall check the following certification: CERTIFICATION The offeror □ does □ does not certify that— (1) Th…
- FAR 52.222-52 Exemption From Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification.…rom Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Certification (MAY 2014) (a) The offeror shall check the following certification: CERTIFICATION The offeror □ does □ does not certify that— (1) Th…
- DFARS 252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.…), use the following clause: CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Controlled unclassified information means information the Gover…
- DFARS 252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.…ibed in 204.7504(b), use the following provision: Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision, controlled unclassified information (CUI), current, Cybersecu…
- FAR 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan.As prescribed in 22.1705(b), insert the following provision: Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (OCT 2025) (a) The term “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” is defined in the clause of this solic…
- FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.As prescribed in 4.1202(a), insert the following provision: Annual Representations and Certifications (MAR 2026) (a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is _______ [insert NAICS code]. (…
- FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters.As prescribed in 9.104-7(a), insert the following provision: Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (AUG 2020) (a)(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that— (i) The Offeror and/or any of its Princip…
- DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.…visions listed in this paragraph electronically as part of its annual representations and certifications at https://www.sam.gov, the contracting officer shall consider this information instead of requiring the offeror to complete these prov…
- DFARS 239.7102-3 Information assurance contractor training and certification.…vironment, network environment, or enclave); and (2) The information assurance training, certification, certification maintenance, and continuing education or sustainment training required for the information assurance functional responsib…
- DFARS 252.209-7012 Prohibition Relating to Conflicts of Interest in Consulting Services—Certification.…ollowing provision: Prohibition Relating to Conflicts of Interest in Consulting Services—Certification (Oct 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Consulting services means advisory and assistance services, except that “consul…
- FAR 12.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.…on in accordance with 12.302. (2) The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services This provision provides a single, consolidated list of representations and certifications f…
- DFARS 201.304 Agency control and compliance procedures.…h (1)(i) of this section. (2) In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1304, a new requirement for a certification by a contractor or offeror may not be included in a department/agency or component procurement regulation unless— (i) The certification…
- DFARS 252.225-7065 Restriction on Acquisition of Fuel for Overseas Contingency Operations.…ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information for prohibited sources. (b) Certification. Offerors shall complete the certification in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision and submit the certification with their offer. (1) The…
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…d have been certified, or are required to be certified, in accordance with 15.406-2. This certification states that, to the best of the person's knowledge and belief, the cost or pricing data are accurate, complete, and current as of a date…
- FAR 4.1202 Solicitation provision and contract clause.(a) Insert the provision at 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications, in solicitations, except for solicitations for commercial products or commercial services issued under part 12. The contracting officer shall check the applica…
- FAR 12.505 Applicability of certain laws to contracts for the acquisition of COTS items.…s provided in 25.201(b)(2)(ii)(see 52.225-9 and 52.225-11). (b) 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A), Certification and Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material. (c) Compliance Plan and Certification Requirement, section 1703 of the National Defen…
- FAR 22.1703 Policy.…ection and the actions that may be taken against them for violations; (c) With regard to certification and a compliance plan— (1)(i) Require the apparent successful offeror to provide, before contract award, a certification (see 52.222-56…
- FAR 32.112-1 Subcontractor assertions of nonpayment.…r agreement with the prime contractor; or (3) For any contract, whether the contractor's certification of payment of a subcontractor or supplier accompanying its payment request to the Government is accurate. (b) If, in making the determi…
- FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…ress, if different than mailing address; (8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror sha…
- FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.… or potential employees; (ii) Advertising; (iii) Obtaining permanent or temporary labor certification, including any associated fees; (iv) Processing applications and petitions; (v) Acquiring visas, including any associated fees; (vi) …
- FAR 52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments.…priately itemized and totaled. The Contractor's request shall contain the information and certification detailed in paragraphs (l) and (m) of this clause. (c) Approval and payment of requests. (1) The Contractor shall not be entitled to pa…
- DFARS 209.572 Conflicts of interest in certain consulting services.…ion at 252.209-7012, Prohibition Relating to Conflicts of Interest in Consulting Services—Certification, that it or its subsidiaries or affiliates hold a contract or subcontract for consulting services with one or more covered foreign entit…
- DFARS 212.371 Inapplicability of certain provisions and clauses to contracts for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.…T SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. (f) 252.204-7021, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements. (g) 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders. (h) 252.270-7000, Pilot Program to Incentiv…
- FAR 4.803 Contents of contract files.…at the offeror or quoter has altered or annotated. (11) Contractor's representations and certifications (see 4.1201(c)). (12) Preaward survey reports or reference to previous preaward survey reports relied upon. (13) Source selection doc…
- FAR 32.904 Determining payment due dates.… days. (C) The contracting officer must not approve progress payment requests unless the certification and substantiation of amounts requested are provided as required by the clause at 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Cont…
- FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns.… represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023. Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes c…
- FAR 52.222-53 Exemption From Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements.…(a) through (d) of this clause. If the Contractor has reason to doubt the validity of the certification, the requirements of the Service Contract Labor Standards statute shall be included in the subcontract. (g) If the Department of Labor …
- FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records.…ograms shall maintain written evidence of the registration of apprenticeship programs and certification of trainee programs, the registration of the apprentices and trainees, and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable progra…
- FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706.…s of such requests, as required under 29 CFR 13.5(d)(3). (xi) Any records reflecting the certification and documentation the Contractor may require an employee to provide under 29 CFR 13.5(e), including copies of any certification or docum…
- DFARS 204.7501 Definitions.… 2002.4(h)). Current means— (1) With regard to Conditional Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Status— (i) Not older than 180 days for Conditional Level 2 (Self) assessments and Conditional Level 2 (certified third-party as…
- FAR 1.602-2 Responsibilities.…, unless otherwise authorized in agency regulations; (2) Shall be certified and maintain certification in accordance with the current Office of Management and Budget memorandum on the Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Offic…
- FAR 9.406-2 Causes for debarment.…ng from contract financing payments as defined in 32.001. (vii) Determination of a false certification under 52.209-13, Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification. (2) A contractor, based on a determination by the Secr…
- FAR 17.703 Policy.…dars). (c) Within 30 days of the beginning of each fiscal year, submit nondefense agency certifications of compliance to the Principal Director, Defense Pricing and Contracting at: Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of De…
- FAR 31.603 Requirements.…y civil or criminal fraud proceeding or similar proceeding (including filing of any false certification) brought by the United States where the contractor is found liable or has pleaded nolo contendere to a charge of fraud or similar procee…
- FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.… disadvantaged business concerns, regardless of the size or Small Business Administration certification status of the ANC or Indian tribe; and (ii) Where one or more subcontractors are in the subcontract tier between the prime Contractor a…
- DFARS 204.7504 Solicitation provision and contract clause.…e the clause at 252.204-7021, Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements, as follows: (1) Until November 9, 2028, in solicitations and contracts, task orders, or delivery orders, including …
- FAR 22.407 Solicitation provision and contract clauses.…elated Regulations. (9) 52.222-14, Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (10) 52.222-15, Certification of Eligibility. (b) Insert the clause at 52.222-16, Approval of Wage Rates, in solicitations and contracts in excess of $2,000 for cost…
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.