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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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47 sections with “information collection”: the first 40

  • FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems.
    …scribed in 4.1903, insert the following clause: Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Covered contractor information system means an information system that is ow…
  • DFARS 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.
    …: Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Compromise means disclosure of information to unauthorized persons, or a violation o…
  • DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.
    As prescribed in 204.7304(c), use the following clause: Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (MAY 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Adequate security means protective measures that are commen…
  • FAR 32.607-2 Deferment of collection.
    …or has appealed the debt under the procedures of the Disputes clause of the contract, the information with the request for deferment may be limited to an explanation of the contractor's financial condition. (2) Actions filed by contractors…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    … agencies and by the Department of Defense for defense agencies. Adequate evidence means information sufficient to support the reasonable belief that a particular act or omission has occurred. Advisory and assistance services means those …
  • FAR 4.1901 Definitions.
    As used in this subpart— Covered contractor information system means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information. Federal contract information means inf…
  • FAR 4.2301 Definitions.
    As used in this subpart— Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means— (1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types; (2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommuni…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    …er 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 of judgment…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …re would compromise the national security (e.g., would result in disclosure of classified information) or create other security risks. (D) The justification is subject to the screening requirement in paragraph (b)(2)(ii)(D)(4) of this sect…
  • FAR 24.101 Definitions.
    …ds, including the collection, use, and dissemination of records. Personally identifiable information means information that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual's identity, either alone or when combined with other information …
  • FAR 52.204-28 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts.
    …s. As used in this clause— Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means— (1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types; (2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommu…
  • FAR 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.
    …s. As used in this clause— Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means— (1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types; (2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommu…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …er 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 information or inform…
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …only if required elsewhere in this contract. (x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information. (A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract. (B) If EFT banking…
  • FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data—General.
    …ns. As used in this clause— Computer database or database means a collection of recorded information in a form capable of, and for the purpose of, being stored in, processed, and operated on by a computer. The term does not include compute…
  • FAR 52.227-20 Rights in Data—SBIR Program.
    …ns. As used in this clause— Computer database or database means a collection of recorded information in a form capable of, and for the purpose of, being stored in, processed, and operated on by a computer. The term does not include compute…
  • DFARS 204.7301 Definitions.
    …nsequences and probability of loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to, or modification of information. Contractor attributional/proprietary information means information that identifies the contractor(s), whether directly or indirectly, by…
  • DFARS 239.7601 Definitions.
    …fficial, as described in DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT), means the senior Federal official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an info…
  • DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    … the clause at 252.227-7025, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends. Detailed manufacturing or process data means technical data that describe the steps, sequences, and cond…
  • DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.
    … the clause at 252.227-7025, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends. Developed means that— (1) A computer program has been successfully operated in a computer and tested to…
  • DFARS 252.227-7018 Rights in Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software—Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
    … the clause at 252.227-7025, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends. Detailed manufacturing or process data means technical data that describe the steps, sequences, and cond…
  • DFARS 252.239-7010 Cloud Computing Services.
    …fficial, as described in DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT), means the senior Federal official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an info…
  • FAR 1.106 OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
    …ncies to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before collecting information from 10 or more members of the public. The information collection and recordkeeping requirements contained in this regulation have been ap…
  • FAR 8.402 General.
    …elephone at 1-800-488-3111. This subpart, together with the pricelists, contain necessary information for placing delivery or task orders with schedule contractors. In addition, the GSA schedule contracting office issues Federal Supply Sche…
  • FAR 32.606 Debt collection.
    …spected and withholding of payments shall be consistent with those rights. For additional information on assignment of claims, see Subpart 32.8. (b) As provided for in the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 3711(g)(1)), pay…
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    …isclose, in a format and language understood by the employee or potential employee, basic information or making material misrepresentations during the recruitment of employees regarding the key terms and conditions of employment, including …
  • FAR 4.900 Scope of subpart.
    …provides policies and procedures for obtaining— (a) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) information that may be used for debt collection purposes; and (b) Contract information and payment information for submittal to the payment office f…
  • FAR 4.902 General.
    …delinquent amounts arising out of the contractor's relationship with the Government. (b) Information reporting to the IRS. The TIN is also required for Government reporting of certain contract information (see 4.903) and payment informatio…
  • FAR 39.102 Management of risk.
    (a) Prior to entering into a contract for information technology, an agency should analyze risks, benefits, and costs. (See part 7 for additional information regarding requirements definition.) Reasonable risk taking is appropriate as long …
  • DFARS 201.106 OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
    See PGI 201.106 for a list of the information collection and recordkeeping requirements contained in this regulation that have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget.
  • FAR 27.405-1 Special works.
    …ent, or experimental work; (6) The collection of data containing personally identifiable information such that the disclosure thereof would violate the right of privacy or publicity of the individual to whom the information relates; (7) I…
  • FAR 29.204 Federal excise tax on specific foreign contract payments.
    …lding percentage is 2 percent for the section 5000C withholding for that payment request. Information about IRS Form W-14 is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14. (c)(1) Exemptions from the withholding in the IRS regulations at 26…
  • FAR 52.204-3 Taxpayer identification.
    …l Security Number or an Employer Identification Number. (b) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs (d) through (f) of this provision to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), rep…
  • FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters.
    …ponsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible. (d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed …
  • FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act.
    … records. (2) Record, as used in this clause, means any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that is maintained by an agency, including, but not limited to, education, financial transactions, medical history, an…
  • FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party.
    …as delinquent debt that is subject to collection under the Treasury Offset Program (TOP). Information on TOP is available at http://fms.treas.gov/debt/index.html. If the SAM subsequently indicates that the Contractor no longer has delinquen…
  • DFARS 227.7106 Contracts for special works.
    …es; reports, books, studies, surveys or similar documents; collections of data containing information pertaining to individuals that, if disclosed, would violate the right of privacy or publicity of the individuals to whom the information r…
  • DFARS 227.7205 Contracts for special works.
    …es; reports, books, studies, surveys or similar documents; collections of data containing information pertaining to individuals that, if disclosed, would violate the right of privacy or publicity of the individuals to whom the information r…
  • DFARS 252.227-7020 Rights in special works.
    … any libelous or other unlawful matter contained in such works. (f) Government-furnished information. Paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause are not applicable to information furnished to the Contractor by the Government and incorporated in…
  • FAR 12.404 Warranties.
    … items to the contractor for repair or replacement, and collection of product performance information; and (iii) The warranty is cost-effective. (2) In some markets, it may be customary commercial practice for contractors to exclude or li…

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