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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …nt prices that are established in the course of ordinary trade between buyers and sellers free to bargain and that can be substantiated through competition or from sources independent of the offerors; or (3) A service referred to in paragr…
  • FAR 25.003 Definitions.
    …he article or articles from which it was transformed; and (ii) Is not excluded from duty-free treatment for Caribbean countries under 19 U.S.C. 2703(b). (A) For this reason, the following articles are not Caribbean Basin country end produ…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    … equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically— (i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or (ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and (2) Does not include…
  • FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements.
    …he article or articles from which it was transformed; and (ii) Is not excluded from duty-free treatment for Caribbean countries under 19 U.S.C. 2703(b). (A) For this reason, the following articles are not Caribbean Basin country end produ…
  • DFARS 252.226-7003 Drug-Free Work Force.
    As prescribed in 226.570-2, use the following clause: Drug-Free Work Force (Aug 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Employee in a sensitive position means an employee who has been granted access to classified information; or e…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    …voting member on performance evaluation boards. (13) The approval of agency responses to Freedom of Information Act requests (other than routine responses that, because of statute, regulation, or agency policy, do not require the exercise …
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    …ck in wage or benefit concessions; (iv) Paid back as a kickback, bribe, in-kind payment, free labor, tip, or tribute; or (v) Collected by an employer or a third party, whether licensed or unlicensed, including, but not limited to— (A) Ag…
  • FAR 52.246-14 Inspection of Transportation.
    …at all reasonable times. The Contractor shall furnish Government representatives with the free access and reasonable facilities and assistance required to accomplish their inspections and tests. (End of clause)
  • DFARS 252.217-7005 Inspection and manner of doing work.
    … (6) Furnish the Contracting Officer or designated representative with a copy of the “gas-free” or “safe-for-hotwork” certificate, provided by a Marine Chemist or Coast Guard authorized person in accordance with Occupational Safety and Heal…
  • FAR 5.301 General.
    …t are— (i) Covered by the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement or a Free Trade Agreement (see subpart 25.4); or (ii) Likely to result in the award of any subcontracts. However, the dollar threshold is not a prohibitio…
  • FAR 9.406-3 Procedures.
    …. (3) With regard to information that may be covered by a disclosure exemption under the Freedom of Information Act, the suspending and debarring official shall follow the procedures at 9.105-2(b)(2)(iv). (g) Voluntary exclusions. (1) If …
  • FAR 9.407-3 Procedures.
    …. (3) With regard to information that may be covered by a disclosure exemption under the Freedom of Information Act, the suspending and debarring official shall follow the procedures at 9.105-2(b)(2)(iv). (f) Voluntary exclusion. (1) If t…
  • FAR 42.1503 Procedures.
    … in FAPIIS will be publicly available, unless covered by a disclosure exemption under the Freedom of Information Act (see 9.105-2(b)(2)). (3) Agencies shall establish CPARS focal points who will register users to report data into the FAPII…
  • DFARS 252.215-7010 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data.
    …nt prices that are established in the course of ordinary trade between buyers and sellers free to bargain and that can be substantiated through competition or from sources independent of the offerors. Non-Government sales means sales of th…
  • FAR 5.202 Exceptions.
    …act actions covered by the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement or a Free Trade Agreement (see Subpart 25.4); (13) The proposed contract action— (i) Is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition t…
  • FAR 5.203 Publicizing and response time.
    …cquisitions covered by the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement or a Free Trade Agreement (see subpart 25.4), the period of time between publication of the synopsis notice and receipt of offers must be no less than 40 d…
  • FAR 6.305 Availability of the justification.
    …cers shall also be guided by the exemptions to disclosure of information contained in the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and the prohibitions against disclosure in 24.202 in determining whether the justification, or portions of i…
  • FAR 8.405-6 Limiting sources.
    …cers shall also be guided by the exemptions to disclosure of information contained in the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and the prohibitions against disclosure in 24.202 in determining whether other data should be removed. Altho…
  • FAR 8.1103 Contract requirements.
    …ponsibilities of the contractor or the Government for furnishing gasoline, motor oil, antifreeze, and similar items. (e) Unless it is determined that it will be more economical for the Government to perform the work, a statement that the c…
  • FAR 12.503 Applicability of certain laws to Executive agency contracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …cles, and Equipment Exceeding $10,000 (see subpart 22.6). (8) 41 U.S.C. chapter 81, Drug-Free Workplace (see 26.501). (9) Section 806(a)(3) of Public Law 102-190, as amended by sections 2091 and 8105 of Public Law 103-355 (10 U.S.C. 4601 …
  • FAR 13.005 List of laws inapplicable to contracts and subcontracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
    …eterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (see 22.1302). (7) 41 U.S.C. 8102(a)(1) (Drug-Free Workplace), except for individuals. (b) The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) will include any law enacted after October 13, …
  • FAR 15.609 Limited use of data.
    …r to improperly deny the public access to a record, where an obligation is imposed by the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552). An offeror should identify trade secrets, commercial or financial information, and privileged or confidenti…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …cers shall also be guided by the exemptions to disclosure of information contained in the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and the prohibitions against disclosure in 24.202 in determining whether other data should be removed. Altho…
  • FAR 22.1702 Definitions.
    …ck in wage or benefit concessions; (iv) Paid back as a kickback, bribe, in-kind payment, free labor, tip, or tribute; or (v) Collected by an employer or a third party, whether licensed or unlicensed, including, but not limited to— (A) Ag…
  • FAR 27.302 Policy.
    …nd development efforts; (3) Ensure that these inventions are used in a manner to promote free competition and enterprise without unduly encumbering future research and discovery; (4) Promote the commercialization and public availability o…
  • FAR 32.411 Agreement for special account at a financial institution.
    …. [This covenant will not be included in the Special Account Agreements covering interest-free advance payments.] Each of the parties to this agreement has executed the agreement on ______________, 20____. [Signatures and Official Titles]
  • FAR 34.005-2 Mission-oriented solicitation.
    …nts consistent with the acquisition strategy; and (5) Clearly state that each offeror is free to propose its own technical approach, main design features, subsystems, and alternatives to schedule, cost, and capability goals. (6) Require t…
  • FAR 35.017 Federally Funded Research and Development Centers.
    …he Government, to operate in the public interest with objectivity and independence, to be free from organizational conflicts of interest, and to have full disclosure of its affairs to the sponsoring agency. It is not the Government's intent…
  • FAR 47.303-6 F.o.b. destination.
    (a) Explanation of delivery term. F.o.b. destination means— (1) Free of expense to the Government delivered, on board the carrier's conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee's facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or …
  • FAR 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.
    …tion, such information will not be released by the Government to the public pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request, 5 U.S.C. Section 552, without prior notification to the Contractor. The Government may transfer documents provided…
  • FAR 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest.
    … any Government or third-party information that— (1) Is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) or otherwise protected from disclosure by statute, Executive order, or regulation; or (2) Has not been diss…
  • FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.
    …applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1. (xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at …
  • FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …pter 83). __ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1. __ (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chap…
  • FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction.
    …ve action steps at least as extensive as the following: (1) Ensure a working environment free of harassment, intimidation, and coercion at all sites and in all facilities where the Contractor's employees are assigned to work. The Contracto…
  • FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards.
    …ay to each employee subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute all wages due free and clear and without subsequent deduction (except as otherwise provided by law or Regulations, 29 CFR part 4), rebate, or kickback on any accoun…
  • FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026.
    … or accrued. (6) The Contractor shall pay, unconditionally to each worker, all wages due free and clear without subsequent rebate or kickback. The Contractor may make deductions that reduce a worker's wages below the E.O. minimum wage rate…
  • FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706.
    …ted by reference in this contract; (4) Provide paid sick leave to all employees when due free and clear and without subsequent deduction (except as otherwise provided by 29 CFR 13.24), rebate, or kickback on any account; (5) Provide pay a…
  • FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data—General.
    …(1) of this clause may be modified in accordance with agency regulations implementing the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) if necessary to respond to a request thereunder. (3) Except to the extent the Government's action occurs as…
  • FAR 52.241-5 Contractor's Facilities.
    …t installation, construction, or removal. The Government hereby grants to the Contractor, free of any rental or similar charge, but subject to the limitations specified in this contract, a revocable permit or license to enter the service lo…
  • FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination.
    …tination (JAN 1991) (a) The term f.o.b. destination, as used in this clause, means— (1) Free of expense to the Government, on board the carrier's conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee's facility (plant, warehouse, …

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