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27 sections with “combat operations”

  • FAR 25.302-4 Policy.
    …oncerned. (b) Implementing guidance. In accordance with 32 CFR part 159— (1) Geographic combatant commanders will provide DoD contractors performing private security functions with guidance and procedures for the operational environment i…
  • FAR 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.
    …s 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 performing priv…
  • DFARS 252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.
    …esignated areas are areas outside the United States of— (1) Contingency operations; (2) Combat operations, as designated by the Secretary of Defense; (3) Other significant military operations (as defined in 32 CFR part 159), designated b…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …cable, and administering cost accounting standards for all contracts in a business unit. Combatant commander means the commander of a unified or specified combatant command established in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 161. Commercial and Gove…
  • FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.
    …ce Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96-465) to be temporarily in charge of such a mission or office. Combatant commander means the commander of a unified or specified combatant command established in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 161. Designated operatio…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    … Deployed Outside the United States (Aug 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Combatant Commander means the commander of a unified or specified combatant command established in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 161. Contractors authori…
  • 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 25.302-3 Applicability.
    …plies 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 Secretar…
  • DFARS 225.302-6 Contract clause.
    …tions are to be performed outside the United States in— (1) Contingency operations; (2) Combat operations, as designated by the Secretary of Defense; (3) Other significant military operations (as defined in 32 CFR part 159), designated b…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    …f military forces, especially the leadership of military personnel who are members of the combat, combat support, or combat service support role. (4) The conduct of foreign relations and the determination of foreign policy. (5) The determ…
  • FAR 25.302-6 Contract clause.
    …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 Secretary of Defense…
  • DFARS 218.170 Additional acquisition flexibilities.
    …implified acquisition threshold; (2) Acquisitions outside the United States in support of combat operations; (3) Acquisitions of perishable foods by or for activities located outside the United States for personnel of those activities; (4) …
  • DFARS 218.201 Contingency operation.
    …implified acquisition threshold; (2) Acquisitions outside the United States in support of combat operations; (3) Acquisitions of perishable foods by or for activities located outside the United States for personnel of those activities; (4) …
  • DFARS 225.7002-2 Exceptions.
    … items listed in FAR 25.104(a). (d) Acquisitions outside the United States in support of combat operations. (e) Acquisitions of perishable foods by or for activities located outside the United States for personnel of those activities. (f…
  • DFARS 225.7003-3 Exceptions.
    …mplified acquisition threshold. (2) Acquisitions outside the United States in support of combat operations. (3) Acquisitions in support of contingency operations. (4) Acquisitions for which the use of other than competitive procedures ha…
  • DFARS 225.7003-5 Solicitation provision and contract clauses.
    …ermine at time of acquisition whether some or all of the items will be used in support of combat operations or in support of contingency operations, the contracting officer should not rely on the exception at 225.7003-3(a)(2) or (3), but sh…
  • FAR 9.109-3 Exception.
    …the procurement of products or services along a major route of supply to a zone of active combat or major contingency operation, as specified in statute or by the cognizant Combatant Commander, in consultation with the Chief of Mission. As …
  • FAR 23.106 Exemptions.
    … any manned and unmanned vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or non-road equipment that is used in combat support, combat service support, military tactical or relief operations, or training for such operations or spaceflight vehicles, including ass…
  • DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.
    …ch interference or delay, shall not be inserted in software that will or might be used in combat or situations that simulate combat conditions, unless the Contracting Officer's written permission to deliver such software has been obtained p…
  • 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.
    …ch interference or delay, shall not be inserted in software that will or might be used in combat or situations that simulate combat conditions, unless the Contracting Officer's written permission to deliver such software has been obtained p…
  • FAR 25.301-1 Scope.
    …ations; or (iii) Other military operations or military exercises, when designated by the combatant commander; or (2) When supporting a diplomatic or consular mission— (i) That has been designated by the Department of State as a danger pa…
  • FAR 25.301-4 Contract clause.
    …erations; or (3) Other military operations or military exercises, when designated by the combatant commander; or (b) When supporting a diplomatic or consular mission— (1) That has been designated by the Department of State as a danger pa…
  • DFARS 215.101-2-70 Limitations and prohibitions.
    …ing officer that the level of quality or failure of the equipment or item could result in combat casualties. See 252.209-7010 for the definition and identification of critical safety items. (2) In accordance with section 832 of the Nationa…
  • DFARS 216.405-2-71 Award fee reduction or denial for failure to comply with requirements relating to performance of private security functions.
    …tingency operations, or other military operations or exercises that are designated by the combatant commander (see 225.370). (b) In evaluating the contractor's performance under a contract that includes the clause at 252.225-7039, Defense …
  • DFARS 225.371-1 Scope.
    …erations; or (3) Other military operations or military exercises, when designated by the combatant commander. (b) Any of the types of operations listed in paragraph (a) of this section may include stability operations such as— (1) Establ…
  • DFARS 225.371-5 Contract clauses.
    …n 3-07.3; or (3) Other military operations or military exercises, when designated by the combatant commander or as directed by the Secretary of Defense. (b) For additional guidance on clauses to consider when using the clause at 252.225-7…
  • DFARS 242.302 Contract administration functions.
    …equirements for all DoD contracts for services incorporating the clause at FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and, when necessary, its Alternate I, as identified in the clause prescription at FAR 22.1705. (See PGI 222.1703.) …

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.