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136 sections with “information technology”: the first 40

  • FAR 39.104 Information technology services.
    When acquiring information technology services, solicitations must not describe any minimum experience or educational requirement for proposed contractor personnel unless the contracting officer determines that the needs of the agency— (a)…
  • DFARS 252.204-7008 Compliance with safeguarding covered defense information controls.
    …n 204.7304(a), use the following provision: Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Controlled technical information, covered contractor information system,…
  • 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…
  • DFARS 252.204-7000 Disclosure of information.
    As prescribed in 204.404-70(a), use the following clause: Disclosure of Information (OCT 2016) (a) The Contractor shall not release to anyone outside the Contractor's organization any unclassified information, regardless of medium (e.g., …
  • DFARS 252.227-7016 Rights in Bid or Proposal Information.
    … 227.7104-4(b)(1), or 227.7203-6(b), use the following clause: Rights In Bid or Proposal Information (JAN 2025) (a) Definitions. (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer software is defined in— (1) The 252.227-7014, Rights in …
  • 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…
  • 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 4.2301 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 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …raining services, and automated self-service technical support) descriptions that address information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility standards (see 36 CFR 1194.1) in proposed acquisitions and that these standards are inclu…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …02(a), 16.103(d), and 16.505(a)(3)). (ii) For each order contemplated, discuss— (A) For information technology acquisitions, how the capital planning and investment control requirements of 40 U.S.C. 11312 and OMB Circular A-130 will be me…
  • FAR 9.508 Examples.
    …specific acquisition. These companies may supply the item. (e) Before an acquisition for information technology is conducted, Company A is awarded a contract to prepare data system specifications and equipment performance criteria to be us…
  • 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 39.001 Applicability.
    This part applies to the acquisition of— (a) Information technology by or for the use of agencies except for acquisitions of information technology for national security systems. However, acquisitions of information technology for national…
  • FAR 39.101 Policy.
    (a)(1) In acquiring information technology, agencies shall identify their requirements pursuant to— (i) OMB Circular A-130, including consideration of security of resources, protection of privacy, national security and emergency preparedne…
  • FAR 39.103 Modular contracting.
    …ments need for timely access to rapidly changing technology. Consistent with the agency's information technology architecture, agencies should, to the maximum extent practicable, use modular contracting to acquire major systems (see 2.101) …
  • FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application.
    …vice developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited. Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)— (1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the aut…
  • 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 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition— (1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above t…
  • DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …lude an evaluation factor regarding supply chain risk (see subpart 239.73) when acquiring information technology, whether as a service or as a supply, that is a covered system, is a part of a covered system, or is in support of a covered sy…
  • DFARS 239.7102-1 General.
    (a) Agencies shall ensure that information assurance is provided for information technology in accordance with current policies, procedures, and statutes, to include— (1) The National Security Act; (2) The Clinger-Cohen Act; (3) National…
  • DFARS 239.7301 Definitions.
    As used in this subpart— Covered item of supply means an item of information technology that is purchased for inclusion in a covered system, and the loss of integrity of which could result in a supply chain risk for a covered system (see 1…
  • 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 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.
    …e Contractor's review of their system security plan(s) associated with covered contractor information system(s); (2) Is conducted in accordance with the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology; and (3) Results in a confidence level of …
  • DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.
    …imensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology—International symbology specification—Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification. (4) Data syntax and semantics of unique i…
  • DFARS 252.225-7045 Balance of Payments Program—Construction Material Under Trade Agreements.
    …he simplified acquisition threshold in part 2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; (2) Information technology that is a commercial product; or (3) The construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: [Contractin…
  • DFARS 252.239-7000 Protection against compromising emanations.
    … Against Compromising Emanations (OCT 2019) (a) The Contractor shall provide or use only information technology, as specified by the Government, that has been accredited to meet the appropriate information assurance requirements of— (1) T…
  • 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…
  • DFARS 252.239-7018 Supply Chain Risk.
    …ollowing clause: Supply Chain Risk (DEC 2022) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Information technology (see 40 U.S.C 11101(6)) means, in lieu of the definition at FAR 2.1, any equipment, or interconnected system(s) or subsystem(s)…
  • FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.
    …it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition— (i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above t…
  • FAR 52.225-9 Buy American—Construction Materials.
    …d in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause. (2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial product or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows: ________ [Con…
  • FAR 52.225-11 Buy American—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.
    …of this clause. (3) The requirement in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause does not apply to information technology that is a commercial product or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows: [Contracting …
  • FAR 52.250-3 SAFETY Act Block Designation/Certification.
    …roduct, equipment, service (including support services), device, or technology (including information technology) or any combination of the foregoing. Design services, consulting services, engineering services, software development services…
  • DFARS 252.225-7044 Balance of Payments Program—Construction Material.
    …he simplified acquisition threshold in part 2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; (2) Information technology that is a commercial product; or (3) The construction material or components listed by the Government as follows: [Contractin…
  • DFARS 252.242-7006 Accounting System Administration.
    … areas such as indirect and other direct costs, compensation, billing, labor, and general information technology. Material weakness means a deficiency or combination of deficiencies in the internal control over information in contractor bu…
  • FAR 4.2202 Prohibition.
    …mentation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. (b) This prohibition applies to the presence or use of a covered app…
  • FAR 8.404 Use of Federal Supply Schedules.
    …ich the order is placed or the BPA is established. The requiring agency shall provide the information on the applicable regulatory and statutory requirements to the contracting officer responsible for placing the order. (2) For orders over…
  • FAR 9.406-3 Procedures.
    …affiliates) an opportunity to submit, in person, in writing, or through a representative, information and argument in opposition to the proposed debarment. If the suspending and debarring official extends the opportunity for the contractor …
  • FAR 11.002 Policy.
    …o determine how— (i) Users with disabilities will perform the functions supported by the information and communication technology (ICT); (ii) The ICT will be developed, installed, configured and maintained to support users with disabiliti…
  • FAR 15.306 Exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals.
    …larify certain aspects of proposals (e.g., the relevance of an offeror's past performance information and adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond) or to resolve minor or cle…

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