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83 sections with “educational”: the first 40

  • FAR 42.705-3 Educational institutions.
    …all be used in the settlement of indirect costs for all cost-reimbursement contracts with educational institutions, unless predetermined final indirect cost rates are authorized and used (see paragraph (b) below). (2) The OMB Uniform Guida…
  • DFARS 237.7201 Educational service agreement.
    (a) An educational service agreement is not a contract, but is an ordering agreement under which the Government may order educational services. (b) Educational service agreements provide for ordering educational services when— (1) The Gov…
  • DFARS 237.7204 Format and clauses for educational service agreements.
    Educational service agreements under this subpart shall be in the following format. Add to the schedule any other provisions necessary to describe the requirements, if they are consistent with the following provisions and the policy of acqu…
  • FAR 31.104 Contracts with educational institutions.
    …ontract modifications for research and development, training, and other work performed by educational institutions (defined as institutions of higher educations in the OMB Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR part 200, subpart A, and 20 U.S.C. 1001). …
  • FAR 52.249-5 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Educational and Other Nonprofit Institutions).
    …n 49.502(d), insert the following clause: Termination for Convenience of the Government (Educational and Other Nonprofit Institutions) (AUG 2016) (a) The Government may terminate performance of work under this contract in whole or, from t…
  • DFARS 235.015-70 Special use allowances for research facilities acquired by educational institutions.
    …ceeding the rate which normally would be allowed under FAR subpart 31.3. (b) Policy. (1) Educational institutions are to furnish the facilities necessary to perform Defense contracts. FAR 31.3 governs how much the Government will reimburse…
  • FAR 35.015 Contracts for research with educational institutions and nonprofit organizations.
    … is, a specific time for achievement of results is not required), research contracts with educational institutions and nonprofit organizations shall— (i) State that the contractor bears primary responsibility for the research; (ii) Give (…
  • FAR 52.230-5 Cost Accounting Standards—Educational Institution.
    As prescribed in 30.201-4(e)(1), insert the following clause: Cost Accounting Standards—Educational Institution (JUN 2020) (a) Unless the contract is exempt under 48 CFR 9903.201-1 and 9903.201-2, the provisions of 48 CFR part 9903 are in…
  • FAR 42.705-5 Nonprofit organizations other than educational and state and local governments.
    See the OMB Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR part 200, subpart E and appendix IV; but see appendix VIII for nonprofit organizations exempt from subpart E).
  • FAR 16.307 Contract clauses.
    …er shall use the clause at 52.216-7 with its Alternate I. (3) If the contract is with an educational institution, the contracting officer shall use the clause at 52.216-7 with its Alternate II. (4) If the contract is with a State or local…
  • FAR 49.502 Termination for convenience of the Government.
    … (Short Form) is appropriate, (ii) in contracts for research and development work with an educational or nonprofit institution on a no-profit basis, (iii) in contracts for architect-engineer services, or (iv) if one of the clauses prescribe…
  • FAR 30.201-4 Contract clauses.
    …d procedures to be followed in cases of failure to comply. (e) Cost Accounting Standards—Educational Institutions. (1) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at FAR 52.230-5, Cost Accounting Standards—Educational Institution, in n…
  • FAR 52.230-1 Cost Accounting Standards Notices and Certification.
    … Standards (CAS) requirements applicable to any resultant contract. If the offeror is an educational institution, Part II does not apply unless the contemplated contract will be subject to full or modified CAS coverage pursuant to 48 CFR 9…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    …interest to the Government. Interest need not be charged on advance payments to nonprofit educational or research subcontractors for experimental, developmental, or research work. (3) If interest is required under the contract, the Contrac…
  • DFARS 237.7200 Scope.
    (a) This subpart prescribes acquisition procedures for educational services from schools, colleges, universities, or other educational institutions. This subpart does not include tuition assistance agreements, i.e., payment by the Governmen…
  • FAR 9.110-3 Policy.
    …t institution: (i) Name, address, and telephone listings. (ii) Date and place of birth, educational level, academic majors, degrees received, and the most recent educational institution enrolled in by the student. (b) The prohibition in …
  • FAR 15.609 Limited use of data.
    …f) When an agency receives an unsolicited proposal without any restrictive legend from an educational or nonprofit organization or institution, and an evaluation outside the Government is necessary, the agency point of contact shall— (1) A…
  • FAR 22.807 Exemptions.
    …to a Government contractor or subcontractor that is a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society, with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carryin…
  • FAR 32.410 Findings, determination, and authorization.
    … [Insert paragraph (6), (7), or (8), as applicable]. (6) The Contractor is a nonprofit (educational) (and) (research) institution, and the contract is for (experimental) (,) (research and development) work. (7) The contract is solely for…
  • FAR 42.003 Cognizant Federal agency.
    (a) For contractors other than educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, the cognizant Federal agency normally will be the agency with the largest dollar amount of negotiated contracts, including options. For educational institu…
  • FAR 42.101 Contract audit responsibilities.
    …records supporting proposed and incurred costs. (b) Normally, for contractors other than educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is the responsible Government audit agency. However, th…
  • FAR 42.705-1 Contracting officer determination procedure.
    … will determine whether the rates will be contracting officer or auditor determined. (4) Educational institutions (see 42.705-3). (5) State and local governments (see 42.705-4). (6) Nonprofit organizations other than educational and stat…
  • FAR 45.602-2 Reutilization priorities.
    …om highest to lowest priority, are— (a) Reuse within the owning agency; (b) Transfer of educationally useful equipment to schools and nonprofit organizations (see Executive Order 12999, Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity For All…
  • FAR 45.602-3 Screening.
    …reported on the inventory disposal schedule for: Other use within the agency; transfer of educationally useful equipment to other Federal agencies that have expressed a need for the property; and transfer of educationally useful equipment t…
  • FAR 49.113 Cost principles.
    … or determining costs relevant to termination settlements under contracts with other than educational institutions, and (b) be a guide for the negotiation of settlements under contracts for experimental, developmental, or research work with…
  • FAR 52.209-14 Reserve Officer Training Corps and Military Recruiting on Campus.
    …t institution: (i) Name, address, and telephone listings. (ii) Date and place of birth, educational level, academic majors, degrees received, and the most recent educational institution enrolled in by the student. (c) Exception. The limi…
  • FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.
    …on 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. 501(a)), or any nonprofit scientific or educational organization qualified under a State nonprofit organization statute. Practical application means to manufacture, in the case of a composi…
  • DFARS 237.7203 Duration.
    (a) Educational service agreements are for an indefinite duration and remain in effect until terminated. (b) The issuing activity must establish procedures to review each educational service agreement at least once each year. Review dates …
  • DFARS 242.7001 Contract clause.
    …Contractor Business Systems, in solicitations and contracts (other than in contracts with educational institutions, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), or University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) operated by ed…
  • DFARS 252.227-7038 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business).
    …)(3) and exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. 501(a); or (3) Any nonprofit scientific or educational organization qualified under a State nonprofit organization statute. Practical application means— (1)(i) To manufacture, in the case of …
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …riod) 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 on the basis of cost experience with similar contracts, to…
  • FAR 4.404 Contract clause.
    … section apply. (b) If a cost contract (see 16.302) for research and development with an educational institution is contemplated, the contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate I. (c) If a construction or architect-engine…
  • FAR 6.202 Establishing or maintaining alternative sources.
    …aining an essential engineering, research, or development capability to be provided by an educational or other nonprofit institution or a federally funded research and development center; (4) Ensure the continuous availability of a reliabl…
  • FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.
    …intain an essential engineering, research, or development capability to be provided by an educational or other nonprofit institution or a federally funded research and development center; or (iii) To acquire the services of an expert or ne…
  • FAR 8.004 Use of other sources.
    …in paragraph (a)(1) of this section (see subpart 8.6). (b) Commercial sources (including educational and non-profit institutions) in the open market.
  • FAR 15.209 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …ernate I applies. (3) For cost-reimbursement contracts with State and local Governments, educational institutions, and other nonprofit organizations, the contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate II. (4) When the head of…
  • FAR 15.605 Content of unsolicited proposals.
    …uding— (1) Offeror's name and address and type of organization; e.g., profit, nonprofit, educational, small business; (2) Names and telephone numbers of technical and business personnel to be contacted for evaluation or negotiation purpos…
  • FAR 16.302 Cost contracts.
    …ontract may be appropriate for research and development work, particularly with nonprofit educational institutions or other nonprofit organizations. (c) Limitations. See 16.301-3.
  • FAR 16.701 Scope.
    …ase agreements (BPA's) and see 35.015(b) for additional coverage of basic agreements with educational institutions and nonprofit organizations.)
  • FAR 22.201 General.
    …xecutive Order 12943, December 13, 1994, states: “The development of the occupational and educational skills of prison inmates is essential to their rehabilitation and to their ability to make an effective return to free society. Meaningful…

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.