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84 sections with “construction project”: the first 40

  • DFARS 236.274 Restriction on acquisition of steel for use in military construction projects.
    In accordance with section 108 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 ( Pub. L. 110-329, Division E) and the same provision in subsequent military construction appropriations acts), do not acquire, or all…
  • FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
    Advance notices and solicitations shall state the magnitude of the requirement in terms of physical characteristics and estimated price range. In no event shall the statement of magnitude disclose the Government's estimate. Therefore, the e…
  • DFARS 236.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
    Additional price ranges are— (i) Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000; (ii) Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000; (iii) Between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000; (iv) Between $250,000,000 and $500,000,000; and (v) Over $500,000,000.
  • FAR 22.804-2 Construction.
    (a) Construction contractors that hold a nonexempt (see 22.807) Government construction contract are required to meet (1) the contract terms and conditions citing affirmative action requirements applicable to covered geographical areas or p…
  • FAR 31.105 Construction and architect-engineer contracts.
    …ose exempted under OMB Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR part 200, appendix VIII (see 31.108) for construction management or construction, alteration or repair of buildings, bridges, roads, or other kinds of real property. It also includes architec…
  • FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction.
    …n 22.810(f), insert the following clause: Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Covered area means the geographical area described in the solicitation for this con…
  • FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement.
    …ing terms are defined in clause 52.222-34, Project Labor Agreement, of this solicitation “construction,” “labor organization,” “large-scale construction project,” and “project labor agreement.” (b) Offerors shall— (1) Negotiate or become …
  • FAR 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement.
    …ng clause: Project Labor Agreement (JAN 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Construction means construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, modernization, alteration, conversion, extension, repair, or improvement of buildings…
  • FAR 52.225-9 Buy American—Construction Materials.
    As prescribed in 25.1102(a), insert the following clause: Buy American—Construction Materials (OCT 2022) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—(1) Means any item of supply (including co…
  • FAR 52.225-11 Buy American—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.
    As prescribed in 25.1102(c), insert the following clause: Buy American—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Caribbean Basin country construction material means a construction m…
  • FAR 52.225-21 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute—Construction Materials.
    …lause: Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute—Construction Materials (JAN 2021) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly int…
  • FAR 52.225-23 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.
    …lause: Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Component means an article, material, or supply in…
  • FAR 22.504 General requirements for project labor agreements.
    … A project labor agreement shall— (1) Bind all contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement; (2) Allow all contractors and subcontractors to compete for cont…
  • FAR 25.1102 Acquisition of construction.
    …ollow the prescription in paragraph (e). (a) Insert the clause at 52.225-9, Buy American—Construction Materials, in solicitations and contracts for construction that is performed in the United States valued at less than $6,683,000. (1) Li…
  • FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements.
    As prescribed in 22.407(a), insert the following clause: Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) (a) Definition—Site of the work—(1) Means— (i) The primary site of the work. The physical place or places where the construction call…
  • FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction.
    … Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999) (a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for …
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …eans the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services are already in existence or mus…
  • FAR 22.502 Definitions.
    As used in this subpart— Construction means construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, modernization, alteration, conversion, extension, repair, or improvement of buildings, structures, highways, or other real property. Labor organizat…
  • FAR 22.503 Policy.
    (a) Executive Order (E.O.) 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects, requires agencies to use project labor agreements in large-scale construction projects to promote economy and efficiency in the administrat…
  • FAR 29.401-4 New Mexico gross receipts and compensating tax.
    …ate objective of the contracting parties shall not be controlling. Services also includes construction activities and all tangible personal property that will become an ingredient or component part of a construction project. Such tangible p…
  • FAR 31.201-7 Construction and architect-engineer contracts.
    …es for evaluating and determining costs in connection with contracts and subcontracts for construction, and architect-engineer contracts related to construction projects, are in 31.105. The applicability of these principles and procedures i…
  • FAR 36.104 Policy.
    …ized by 10 U.S.C. 3241 or 41 U.S.C. 3309 when entering into a contract for the design and construction of a public building, facility, or work, if the contracting officer makes a determination that the procedures are appropriate for use (se…
  • FAR 36.211 Distribution of advance notices and solicitations.
    …pliers. If requested by such organizations, this may be done for all or a stated class of construction projects on an annual or semiannual basis. Contracting officers may determine the geographical extent of distribution of advance notices …
  • DFARS 216.306 Cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts.
    (c) Limitations. For contracts in connection with a military construction project or military family housing project, see the prohibition at 216.301-3. (i) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(ii) of this section, annual military constructi…
  • DFARS 225.7014 Restrictions on military construction.
    (a) For restriction on award of military construction contracts to be performed in the United States outlying areas in the Pacific and on Kwajalein Atoll, or in countries bordering the Arabian Gulf, see 236.273(a). (b) For restriction on a…
  • FAR 19.202-1 Encouraging small business participation in acquisitions.
    …the following actions: (a) Divide proposed acquisitions of supplies and services (except construction) into reasonably small lots (not less than economic production runs) to permit offers on quantities less than the total requirement. (b)…
  • FAR 22.406-10 Disposition of disputes concerning construction contract labor standards enforcement.
    … areas of possible differences of opinion between contracting officers and contractors in construction contract labor standards enforcement include— (1) Misclassification of workers; (2) Hours of work; (3) Wage rates and payment; (4) Pa…
  • FAR 36.213-3 Invitations for bids.
    (a) Invitations for bids for construction shall allow sufficient time for bid preparation (i.e., the period of time between the date invitations are distributed and the date set for opening of bids) (but see 5.203 and 14.202-1) to allow bid…
  • FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts.
    As prescribed in 32.908(b), insert the following clause: Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) Notwithstanding any other payment terms in this contract, the Government will make invoice payments under the terms and conditio…
  • FAR 52.248-3 Value Engineering—Construction.
    As prescribed in 48.202, insert the following clause: Value Engineering—Construction (OCT 2025) (a) General. The Contractor is encouraged to develop, prepare, and submit value engineering change proposals (VECP's) voluntarily. The Contrac…
  • DFARS 236.215 Special procedures for cost-reimbursement contracts for construction.
    For contracts in connection with a military construction project or military family housing project, see the prohibition at 216.301-3.
  • FAR 19.803 Selecting acquisitions for the 8(a) program.
    …ency to relate the participant's plans to present and future agency requirements. (5) If construction is involved, the request shall also include the following: (i) A participant's capabilities in and qualifications for accomplishing vari…
  • FAR 22.401 Definitions.
    … Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. Construction, alteration, or repair means all types of work done by laborers and mechanics employed by the construction contractor or construction sub…
  • FAR 22.404-2 General requirements.
    …fficer shall either include only the rate schedules that apply to the particular types of construction (building, heavy, highway, etc.) or include the entire wage determination and clearly indicate the parts of the work to which each rate s…
  • FAR 25.600 Scope of subpart.
    …y and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-5) (Recovery Act) with regard to manufactured construction material and 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American (referred to in this subpart as the Buy American statute) with regard to unmanufactured c…
  • FAR 25.602-1 Section 1605 of the Recovery Act.
    …priated or otherwise made available by the Recovery Act may be used for a project for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public building or public work unless the public building or public work is located in the Unite…
  • FAR 25.603 Exceptions.
    …ies, the contracting officer may allow the contractor to incorporate foreign manufactured construction materials without regard to the restrictions of section 1605 of the Recovery Act or foreign unmanufactured construction material without …
  • FAR 32.904 Determining payment due dates.
    …fication for extending the constructive acceptance or approval period beyond 7 days. (d) Construction contracts. (1) The due date for making payments on construction contracts is as follows: (i) The due date for making progress payments b…
  • FAR 36.609-1 Design within funding limitations.
    …he Government may require the architect-engineer contractor to design the project so that construction costs will not exceed a contractually specified dollar limit (funding limitation). If the price of construction proposed in response to a…
  • FAR 52.236-22 Design Within Funding Limitations.
    …the award of a contract, using standard Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures for the construction of the facilities designed at a price that does not exceed the estimated construction contract price as set forth in paragraph (c) below.…

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