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43 sections with “cost-reimbursement construction contracts”: the first 40

  • FAR 36.518 Work oversight in cost-reimbursement construction contracts.
    The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.236-18, Work Oversight in Cost-Reimbursement Construction Contracts, in solicitations and contracts when a cost-reimbursement construction contract is contemplated.
  • FAR 52.236-18 Work Oversight in Cost-Reimbursement Construction Contracts.
    As prescribed in 36.518, insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when cost-reimbursement construction contracts are contemplated: Work Oversight in Cost-Reimbursement Construction Contracts (APR 1984) The extent and cha…
  • FAR 36.215 Special procedures for cost-reimbursement contracts for construction.
    Contracting officers may use a cost-reimbursement contract to acquire construction only when its use is consistent with subpart 16.3 and part 15 (see 15.404(c)(4)(i) for fee limitation on cost-reimbursement contracts).
  • 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 31.105 Construction and architect-engineer contracts.
    …in contracts in this category as the basis for— (1) Determining reimbursable costs under cost-reimbursement contracts, including cost-reimbursement subcontracts thereunder; (2) Negotiating indirect cost rates; (3) Proposing, negotiating,…
  • FAR 49.305-2 Construction contracts.
    …not solely to the actual construction work. Generally, the effort of a contractor under a cost-reimbursement construction or professional services contract can be segregated into factors such as (1) mobilization including organization, (2) …
  • FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts.
    …shall not be construed to be an obligation of the Government for such interest penalty. A cost-reimbursement claim may not include any amount for reimbursement of such interest penalty. (l) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of …
  • FAR 31.103 Contracts with commercial organizations.
    … commercial organizations as the basis for— (1) Determining reimbursable costs under (i) cost-reimbursement contracts and cost-reimbursement subcontracts under these contracts performed by commercial organizations and (ii) the cost-reimbur…
  • FAR 49.503 Termination for convenience of the Government and default.
    (a) Cost-reimbursement contracts—(1) General use. Insert the clause at 52.249-6, Termination (Cost-Reimbursement), in solicitations and contracts when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated, except contracts for research and developm…
  • FAR 16.307 Contract clauses.
    …the clause at 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, in solicitations and contracts when a cost-reimbursement contract or a time-and-materials contract (other than a contract for a commercial product or commercial service) is contemplated. I…
  • FAR 52.248-3 Value Engineering—Construction.
    …multiplying the result by (i) 45 percent for fixed-price contracts or (ii) 75 percent for cost-reimbursement contracts. (2) Payment. Payment of any share due the Contractor for use of a VECP on this contract shall be authorized by a modifi…
  • FAR 52.249-6 Termination (Cost-Reimbursement).
    As prescribed in 49.503(a)(1), insert the following clause: Termination (Cost-Reimbursement) (MAY 2004) (a) The Government may terminate performance of work under this contract in whole or, from time to time, in part, if— (1) The Contrac…
  • DFARS 236.271 Cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts.
    …acts (see 216.306(c)). See also 216.301-3 regarding the prohibition on the use of certain cost-reimbursement contracts in connection with a military construction project or military family housing project.
  • FAR 29.401-4 New Mexico gross receipts and compensating tax.
    …hen all three of the following conditions exist: (1) The contractor will be performing a cost-reimbursement contract. (2) The contract directs or authorizes the contractor to acquire tangible personal property as a direct cost under a con…
  • FAR 46.705 Limitations.
    (a) Except for the warranties in the clauses at 52.246-3, Inspection of Supplies—Cost-Reimbursement, and 52.246-8, Inspection of Research and Development—Cost-Reimbursement, the contracting officer shall not include warranties in cost-reimb…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    … fiscal year (unless the parties decide upon a different period) to which it applies. For cost-reimbursement research and development contracts with educational institutions, it may be predetermined; that is, established for a future period…
  • FAR 31.205-10 Cost of money.
    …t is not a form of interest on borrowings (see 31.205-20); (2) Is an “incurred cost” for cost-reimbursement purposes under applicable cost-reimbursement contracts and for progress payment purposes under fixed-price contracts; and (3) Refe…
  • FAR 32.500 Scope of subpart.
    …ugh progress payments based on costs. This subpart does not apply to— (a) Payments under cost-reimbursement contracts, but see 32.110 for progress payments made to subcontractors under cost-reimbursement prime contracts; or (b) Contracts …
  • FAR 32.904 Determining payment due dates.
    … collected in accordance with these provisions revert to the United States Treasury. (e) Cost-reimbursement contracts for services. For purposes of computing late payment interest penalties that may apply, the due date for making interim p…
  • FAR 32.905 Payment documentation and process.
    …red by the contract (e.g., evidence of shipment). (2) An interim payment request under a cost-reimbursement contract for services constitutes a proper invoice for purposes of this subsection if it includes all of the information required b…
  • FAR 43.205 Contract clauses.
    …Alternate V. (b)(1) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.243-2, Changes—Cost-Reimbursement, in solicitations and contracts when a cost-reimbursement contract for supplies is contemplated. (2) If the requirement is for ser…
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …ing process is required as the acquisition becomes more complex and costly, including for cost-reimbursement and other high-risk contracts (e.g., other than firm-fixed-price contracts) requiring a written acquisition plan. A written plan sh…
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …d as defined in section 2.101 and (2) The contemplated contract type is expected to be a cost-reimbursement type contract as defined in Subpart 16.3; or (B) For DoD, insert the clause when— (1) The total estimated contract or order value…
  • FAR 22.407 Solicitation provision and contract clauses.
    …52.222-16, Approval of Wage Rates, in solicitations and contracts in excess of $2,000 for cost-reimbursement construction to be performed within the United States, except for contracts with a State or political subdivision thereof. (c) A c…
  • FAR 28.311-1 Contract clause.
    …r than those for construction contracts and those for architect-engineer services, when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated.
  • FAR 32.001 Definitions.
    …yments Under Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts; and (iv) Interim payments under a cost-reimbursement contract for services when Alternate I of the clause at 52.232-25, Prompt Payment, is used. (2) Invoice payments do not include co…
  • FAR 32.908 Contract clauses.
    …but not less than 7 days) for making contract invoice payments. (3) If the contract is a cost-reimbursement contract for services, use the clause with its Alternate I.
  • FAR 32.1001 Policy.
    …agency policy. (e) Performance-based payments shall not be used for— (1) Payments under cost-reimbursement line items; (2) Contracts for architect-engineer services or construction, or for shipbuilding or ship conversion, alteration, or …
  • FAR 36.507 Permits and responsibilities.
    …236-7, Permits and Responsibilities, in solicitations and contracts when a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement construction contract or a fixed-price dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements contract is contemplated.
  • FAR 36.519 Organization and direction of the work.
    … 52.236-19, Organization and Direction of the Work, in solicitations and contracts when a cost-reimbursement construction contract is contemplated.
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …tion by the contractor of any anticipated overrun or underrun of the estimated cost under cost-reimbursement contracts. (17) Monitor the contractor's financial condition and advise the contracting officer when it jeopardizes contract perfo…
  • FAR 42.1305 Contract clauses.
    …olicitations and contracts for supplies, services, or research and development. (2) If a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated, the contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate I. (c) The contracting officer shall ins…
  • FAR 48.104-2 Sharing acquisition savings.
    …multiplying the result by (1) 45 percent for fixed-price contracts; or (2) 75 percent for cost-reimbursement contracts. Value engineering sharing does not apply to incentive construction contracts.
  • FAR 49.502 Termination for convenience of the Government.
    …ther Nonprofit Institutions), in solicitations and contracts when either a fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated for research and development work with an educational or nonprofit institution on a no-profit or no-fee ba…
  • FAR 49.505 Other termination clauses.
    …for supplies, services, construction, and research and development on a fee basis, when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated. The contracting officer shall also insert the clause in time-and-material contracts, and labor-hour contr…
  • FAR 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment.
    …Contractor's expense or at no cost to the Government shall be disregarded for purposes of cost-reimbursement under this clause. (c) Small business concerns. A small business concern may receive more frequent payments than every 2 weeks. (…
  • FAR 52.229-2 North Carolina State and Local Sales and Use Tax.
    … be paid on materials, notwithstanding any other provision of this contract. If this is a cost-reimbursement contract, any North Carolina State and local sales and use taxes paid by the Contractor on materials shall constitute an allowable …
  • FAR 52.236-19 Organization and Direction of the Work.
    …s prescribed in 36.519, insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when a cost-reimbursement construction contract is contemplated: Organization and Direction of the Work (APR 1984) (a) When this contract is executed, the …
  • FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.
    …contract modification listing the item as Government-furnished property. (3) Title under Cost-Reimbursement or Time-and-Material Contracts or Cost-Reimbursable line items under Fixed-Price contracts. (i) Title to all property purchased by …
  • FAR 52.249-14 Excusable Delays.
    … supplies, services, construction, and research and development on a fee basis whenever a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated. Also insert the clause in time-and-material contracts, and labor-hour contracts. When used in constructio…

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