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35 sections with “designs”

  • DFARS 227.7107-3 Approval of restricted designs.
    The clause at 252.227-7024, Notice and Approval of Restricted Designs, may be included in architect-engineer contracts to permit the Government to make informed decisions concerning noncompetitive aspects of the design.
  • DFARS 252.227-7024 Notice and approval of restricted designs.
    As prescribed at 227.7107-3, use the following clause: Notice and Approval of Restricted Designs (APR 1984) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall, to the extent practicable, make maximum use of structures, machines, pr…
  • DFARS 227.7107-1 Architectural designs and data clauses for architect-engineer or construction contracts.
    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection and in 227.7107-2, use the clause at 252.227-7022, Government Rights (Unlimited), in solicitations and contracts for architect-engineer services and for construction involving archi…
  • FAR 52.243-1 Changes—Fixed-Price.
    …in the general scope of this contract in any one or more of the following: (2) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be specially manufactured for the Government in accordance with the drawings, desi…
  • FAR 52.243-2 Changes—Cost-Reimbursement.
    …in the general scope of this contract in any one or more of the following: (1) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be specially manufactured for the Government in accordance with the drawings, desi…
  • FAR 52.246-8 Inspection of Research and Development—Cost-Reimbursement.
    …ch and development when (a) the primary objective is the delivery of end items other than designs, drawings, or reports, and (b) a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated; unless use of the clause is impractical and the clause prescribe…
  • DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …exterior surface shape of all external shipboard equipment and systems. The term includes designs covered by 10 U.S.C. 8687, and designs protectable under 17 U.S.C. 1301, et seq. (c)(7) Vessel designs. For a vessel design (including a vess…
  • DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …exterior surface shape of all external shipboard equipment and systems. The term includes designs covered by 10 U.S.C. 8687, and designs protectable under 17 U.S.C. 1301, et seq. (c)(4) Vessel designs. For a vessel design (including a vess…
  • FAR 52.236-23 Responsibility of the Architect-Engineer Contractor.
    …responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by the Contractor under this contract. The Contractor shall, without additional compen…
  • FAR 52.243-3 Changes—Time-and-Materials or Labor-Hours.
    …e day, days of the week, etc.). (3) Place of performance of the services. (4) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be specially manufactured for the Government in accordance with the drawings, desi…
  • FAR 52.243-7 Notification of Changes.
    …ted. (2) The contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. In the case of drawings, designs or specifications which are defective and for which the Government is responsible, the equitable adjustment shall include the cost and time ex…
  • DFARS 202.101 Definitions.
    …ty of, the original component manufacturer based on the original component manufacturer's designs, formulas, and/or specifications. Compromise means disclosure of information to unauthorized persons, or a violation of the security policy o…
  • DFARS 236.606-70 Statutory fee limitation.
    … limit the contract price (or fee) for architect-engineer services for the preparation of designs, plans, drawings, and specifications to 10 percent of the project's estimated construction cost. (b) The 10 percent limit also applies to con…
  • DFARS 252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System.
    …ty of, the original component manufacturer based on the original component manufacturer's designs, formulas, and/or specifications. Authorized supplier means a supplier, distributor, or an aftermarket manufacturer with a contractual arrang…
  • DFARS 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts.
    …ty of, the original component manufacturer based on the original component manufacturer's designs, formulas, and/or specifications. Authorized supplier means a supplier, distributor, or an aftermarket manufacturer with a contractual arrang…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, conceptual designs, plans and specifications, value engineering, construction phase services, soils engineering, drawing reviews, preparation of operating and ma…
  • FAR 5.102 Availability of solicitations.
    … to monitor access and distribution (e.g., technical data, specifications, maps, building designs, schedules, etc.), the information shall be made available through the enhanced controls of the GPE, unless an exception in paragraph (a)(5) o…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …ntrols to monitor access and distribution (e.g., technical specifications, maps, building designs, schedules, etc.), as determined by the agency, is to be posted via the enhanced controls of the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE) athttps:/…
  • FAR 9.307 Government administration procedures.
    …number, when available, and the applicable line item number. Any changes in the drawings, designs, or specifications determined by the contracting officer to be necessary shall be made under the Changes clause, and not by the notice of appr…
  • FAR 15.404-4 Profit.
    …tilities, the contract price or the estimated cost and fee for production and delivery of designs, plans, drawings, and specifications shall not exceed 6 percent of the estimated cost of construction of the public work or utility, excluding…
  • FAR 17.403 Procedures.
    …ins a firm agreement regarding disclosure, if any, of contractor trade secrets, technical designs or concepts, and specific data, or software, of a proprietary nature.
  • FAR 27.303 Contract clauses.
    …sthetic (as distinguished from functionally significant) architectural configurations and designs of both structural and nonstructural members or groupings, whether or not they qualify for design patent protection. (b)(1) Unless an alterna…
  • FAR 35.006 Contracting methods and contract type.
    …ts normally should progress from cost-reimbursement contracts to fixed-price contracts as designs become more firmly established, risks are reduced, and production tooling, equipment, and processes are developed and proven. When possible, a…
  • FAR 36.601-4 Implementation.
    …tests, evaluations, consultations, comprehensive planning, program management, conceptual designs, plans and specifications, value engineering, construction phase services, soils engineering, drawing reviews, preparation of operating and ma…
  • FAR 36.602-1 Selection criteria.
    …icance; (2) Sufficient time is available for the production and evaluation of conceptual designs; and (3) The design competition, with its costs, will substantially benefit the project.
  • FAR 36.608 Liability for Government costs resulting from design errors or deficiencies.
    …racts. A firm may be liable for Government costs resulting from errors or deficiencies in designs furnished under its contract. Therefore, when a modification to a construction contract is required because of an error or deficiency in the s…
  • FAR 36.609-2 Redesign responsibility for design errors or deficiencies.
    …ors shall be required to make necessary corrections at no cost to the Government when the designs, drawings, specifications, or other items or services furnished contain any errors, deficiencies, or inadequacies. If, in a given situation, t…
  • FAR 46.307 Fixed-price research and development contracts.
    …nt when (1) the primary objective of the contract is the delivery of end items other than designs, drawings, or reports, (2) a fixed-price contract is contemplated, and (3) the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisitio…
  • FAR 46.308 Cost-reimbursement research and development contracts.
    …nt when (a) the primary objective of the contract is the delivery of end items other than designs, drawings, or reports, and (b) a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated; unless use of the clause is impractical and the clause prescribe…
  • FAR 52.243-4 Changes.
    …pe of the contract, including changes— (1) In the specifications (including drawings and designs); (2) In the method or manner of performance of the work; (3) In the Government-furnished property or services; or (4) Directing accelerati…
  • DFARS 227.7107 Contracts for architect-engineer services.
    …ection sets forth policies and procedures, pertaining to data, copyrights, and restricted designs unique to the acquisition of construction and architect-engineer services.
  • DFARS 246.472 Inspection stamping.
    (a) DoD quality inspection approval marking designs (stamps) may be used for both prime contracts and subcontracts. Follow the procedures at PGI 246.472(a) for use of DoD inspection stamps. (b) Policies and procedures regarding the use of …
  • DFARS 252.217-7003 Changes.
    …n the general scope of any job order issued under the Master Agreement in— (1) Drawings, designs, plans, and specifications; (2) Work itemized; (3) Place of performance of the work; (4) Time of commencement or completion of the work; an…
  • DFARS 252.227-7022 Government rights (unlimited).
    …ghts (Unlimited) (MAR 1979) The Government shall have unlimited rights, in all drawings, designs, specifications, notes and other works developed in the performance of this contract, including the right to use same on any other Government …
  • DFARS 252.227-7023 Drawings and other data to become property of Government.
    …llowing clause: Drawings and Other Data to Become Property of Government (MAR 1979) All designs, drawings, specifications, notes and other works developed in the performance of this contract shall become the sole property of the Governmen…

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.