48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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- FAR 47.305-10 Packing, marking, and consignment instructions.…irements of 49 CFR 172.300. (b) Contracts shall include complete consignment and marking instructions at the time the contract is awarded to ensure that supplies are delivered to proper destinations without delay. If complete consignment i…
- FAR 15.204-5 Part IV—Representations and Instructions.The contracting officer shall prepare the representations and instructions as follows: (a) Section K, Representations, certifications, and other statements of offerors. Include in this section those solicitation provisions that require rep…
- FAR 14.201-5 Part IV—Representations and instructions.The contracting officer shall prepare the representations and instructions as follows: (a) Section K, Representations, certifications, and other statements of bidders. Include in this section those solicitation provisions that require repr…
- DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.As prescribed in 232.7004(b), use the following clause: Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) is a six position code that uniquely…
- DFARS 252.247-7028 Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions.…47.207, use the following clause: Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions (JUN 2012) (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this clause, the Contractor shall request bills of lading by submitting a DD Form …
- FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.As prescribed in 12.301(b)(1), insert the following provision: Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (SEP 2023) (a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard…
- FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition.As prescribed in 15.209(a), insert the following provision: Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Discussions are negotiations that occur after establishment of the compet…
- DFARS 204.7108 Payment instructions.Follow the procedures at PGI 204.7108 for inclusion of payment instructions in contracts.
- DFARS 247.305-10 Packing, marking, and consignment instructions.Follow the procedures at PGI 247.305-10 for preparation of consignment instructions.
- DFARS 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions—Cost Vouchers.As prescribed in 204.7109(b), use the following clause: Billing Instructions—Cost Vouchers (MAY 2023) When submitting a request for payment using a cost voucher, the Contractor shall— (a) Identify the contract line item(s) on the payment…
- FAR 15.403-5 Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data.(a) Taking into consideration the policy at 15.402, the contracting officer shall specify in the solicitation (see 15.408 (l) and (m))— (1) Whether certified cost or pricing data are required; (2) That, in lieu of submitting certified cos…
- DFARS 214.201-5 Part IV—Representations and instructions.(c) Include 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 cov…
- DFARS 215.403-5 Instructions for submission of certified cost or pricing data and data other than certified cost or pricing data.(b)(3) For contractors following the contract cost principles in FAR subpart 31.2, Contracts With Commercial Organizations, pursuant to the procedures in FAR 42.1701(b), the administrative contracting officer shall require contractors to co…
- FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.… other than certified cost or pricing data will be required. This provision also provides instructions to offerors on how to request an exception from the requirement to submit certified cost or pricing data. The contracting officer shall— …
- FAR 32.206 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.…e contractor's financial condition changes and is found not to be adequate security. (d) Instructions for multiple appropriations. If contract financing is to be computed for the contract as a whole, and if there is more than one appropria…
- FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.…101). (60) Cause release of shipments from contractor's plants according to the shipping instructions. When applicable, the order of assigned priority shall be followed; shipments within the same priority shall be determined by date of the…
- FAR 49.601-1 Electronic notice.…r own account any work-in-process or other materials. Provide by electronic means similar instructions to all subcontractors and suppliers. Detailed instructions follow. Contracting Officer (b) Partial termination. The following electroni…
- FAR 49.601-2 Letter notice.…immediately notify the Contracting Officer by telephone or personal conference and obtain instructions.) (2) Keep adequate records of your compliance with subparagraph (1) above showing the— (i) Date you received the Notice of Termination…
- FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.…erty; (3) Property is delivered or shipped from the Contractor's plant, under Government instructions, except when shipment is to a subcontractor or other location of the Contractor; or (4) Property is disposed of in accordance with parag…
- DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…a computer. The term does not include computer software. Computer program means a set of instructions, rules, or routines recorded in a form that is capable of causing a computer to perform a specific operation or series of operations. Co…
- DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.…a computer. The term does not include computer software. Computer program means a set of instructions, rules, or routines, recorded in a form that is capable of causing a computer to perform a specific operation or series of operations. C…
- 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.…a computer. The term does not include computer software. Computer program means a set of instructions, rules, or routines, recorded in a form that is capable of causing a computer to perform a specific operation or series of operations. C…
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.… software. Computer software—(1) Means— (i) Computer programs that comprise a series of instructions, rules, routines, or statements, regardless of the media in which recorded, that allow or cause a computer to perform a specific operatio…
- FAR 12.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.…cquisition of commercial products or commercial services: (1) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This provision provides a single, streamlined set of instructions to be used whe…
- FAR 14.202-4 Bid samples.…their request and expense, unless otherwise specified in the invitation. (2) Disposition instructions shall be requested from bidders and samples disposed of accordingly. (3) Samples ordinarily will be returned collect to the address from…
- FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data—General.…er software. Computer software—(1) Means (i) Computer programs that comprise a series of instructions, rules, routines, or statements, regardless of the media in which recorded, that allow or cause a computer to perform a specific operatio…
- FAR 52.227-20 Rights in Data—SBIR Program.…er software. Computer software—(1) Means (i) Computer programs that comprise a series of instructions, rules, routines, or statements, regardless of the media in which recorded, that allow or cause a computer to perform a specific operatio…
- DFARS 252.227-7020 Rights in special works.…uter. The term does not include computer software. (2) “Computer program” means a set of instructions, rules, or routines recorded in a form that is capable of causing a computer to perform a specific operation or series of operations. (3…
- FAR 4.605 Procedures.…ill remain so for at least 20 years from the date of contract award. Other pertinent PIID instructions for FPDS reporting can be found at https://www.fpds.gov. (b) Unique entity identifier. The contracting officer shall identify and report…
- FAR 14.201-9 Simplified contract format.…n. (d) List of documents and attachments. Include if necessary. (e) Representations and instructions—(1) Representations and certifications. Insert those solicitation provisions that require representations, certifications, or the submiss…
- FAR 32.1004 Procedures.…hedule as necessary to reflect the actions required by those contract modifications. (c) Instructions for multiple appropriations. If there is more than one appropriation account (or subaccount) funding payments on the contract, the contra…
- FAR 45.602-1 Inventory disposal schedules.… following receipt from a contractor. Schedules that are completed in accordance with the instructions for Standard Form 1428 should be accepted. (b) Plant clearance officers shall— (1) Use Standard Form 1423 to verify, in accordance with…
- FAR 49.606 Granting subcontract settlement authorization.…ed. (3) The Contracting Officer may incorporate into each Notice of Termination specific instructions about the disposition of specific items of termination inventory, or the Contracting Officer may, at any time before final settlement, is…
- FAR 50.103-4 Facts and evidence.…raph (a) of this subsection, any of the following information: (1) Copies of any written instructions or assurances (or a sworn statement of any oral instructions or assurances) given the contractor, and identification of the Government of…
- DFARS 232.7004 Contract clauses.(a) Unless an exception to submission in electronic form at 232.7002(a) applies and instructions for invoices are contained in the contract administration data section of the contract, task order, or delivery order, use the clause at 252.23…
- DFARS 252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.… functions under this contract comply with 32 CFR part 159 and any orders, directives, or instructions to contractors performing private security functions that are identified in the contract for— (i) Registering, processing, accounting fo…
- DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.…able treaties and international agreements; (iii) United States regulations, directives, instructions, policies, and procedures; and (iv) Orders, directives, and instructions issued by the Combatant Commander, including those relating to …
- DFARS 252.235-7011 Final scientific or technical report.…8, Report Documentation Page, in the document, or complete the web-based SF 298. (b) For instructions on submitting multi-media reports, follow the instructions at https://discover.dtic.mil/submit-documents/. (c) Email classified reports …
- DFARS 252.242-7004 Material Management and Accounting System.…tenance requirements. The Contractor shall— (1) Have policies, procedures, and operating instructions that adequately describe its MMAS; (2) Provide to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), upon request, the results of internal re…
- FAR 1.402 Policy.…ir development and testing of new techniques and acquisition methods. Refer to 31.101 for instructions concerning deviations pertaining to the subject matter of part 31, Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. Deviations are not authorized…
FAR (chapter 1)
- Part 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 58 sections
- Part 2 Definitions of Words and Terms 3 sections
- Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 98 sections
- Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters 116 sections
- Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions 34 sections
- Part 6 Competition Requirements 34 sections
- Part 7 Acquisition Planning 34 sections
- Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 67 sections
- Part 9 Contractor Qualifications 106 sections
- Part 10 Market Research 4 sections
- Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 33 sections
- Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 38 sections
- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 49 sections
- Part 14 Sealed Bidding 82 sections
- Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation 81 sections
- Part 16 Types of Contracts 74 sections
- Part 17 Special Contracting Methods 50 sections
- Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions 34 sections
- Part 19 Small Business Programs 126 sections
- Part 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 205 sections
- Part 23 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 38 sections
- Part 24 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 10 sections
- Part 25 Foreign Acquisition 81 sections
- Part 26 Other Socioeconomic Programs 36 sections
- Part 27 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 59 sections
- Part 28 Bonds and Insurance 61 sections
- Part 29 Taxes 23 sections
- Part 30 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 30 sections
- Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 87 sections
- Part 32 Contract Financing 175 sections
- Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 23 sections
- Part 34 Major System Acquisition 20 sections
- Part 35 Research and Development Contracting 25 sections
- Part 36 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 81 sections
- Part 37 Service Contracting 46 sections
- Part 38 Federal Supply Schedule Contracting 3 sections
- Part 39 Acquisition of Information Technology 14 sections
- Part 40 Information Security and Supply Chain Security 12 sections
- Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services 17 sections
- Part 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services 84 sections
- Part 43 Contract Modifications 14 sections
- Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 24 sections
- Part 45 Government Property 33 sections
- Part 46 Quality Assurance 60 sections
- Part 47 Transportation 106 sections
- Part 48 Value Engineering 13 sections
- Part 49 Termination of Contracts 108 sections
- Part 50 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 34 sections
- Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 15 sections
- Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 680 sections
- Part 53 Forms 61 sections
DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)
- Part 201 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 24 sections
- Part 202 Definitions of Words and Terms 1 sections
- Part 203 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 28 sections
- Part 204 Administrative and Information Matters 76 sections
- Part 205 Publicizing Contract Actions 11 sections
- Part 206 Competition Requirements 20 sections
- Part 207 Acquisition Planning 22 sections
- Part 208 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 31 sections
- Part 209 Contractor Qualifications 55 sections
- Part 210 Market Research 2 sections
- Part 211 Describing Agency Needs 22 sections
- Part 212 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 24 sections
- Part 213 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 23 sections
- Part 214 Sealed Bidding 14 sections
- Part 215 Contracting by Negotiation 66 sections
- Part 216 Types of Contracts 36 sections
- Part 217 Special Contracting Methods 64 sections
- Part 218 Emergency Acquisitions 7 sections
- Part 219 Small Business Programs 47 sections
- Part 222 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 56 sections
- Part 223 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 34 sections
- Part 224 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 2 sections
- Part 225 Foreign Acquisition 251 sections
- Part 226 Other Socioeconomic Programs 14 sections
- Part 227 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 99 sections
- Part 228 Bonds and Insurance 17 sections
- Part 229 Taxes 9 sections
- Part 230 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 2 sections
- Part 231 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 232 Contract Financing 74 sections
- Part 233 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 8 sections
- Part 234 Major System Acquisition 13 sections
- Part 235 Research and Development Contracting 16 sections
- Part 236 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 25 sections
- Part 237 Service Contracting 67 sections
- Part 239 Acquisition of Information Technology 38 sections
- Part 241 Acquisition of Utility Services 8 sections
- Part 242 Contract Administration and Audit Services 40 sections
- Part 243 Contract Modifications 18 sections
- Part 244 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 245 Government Property 23 sections
- Part 246 Quality Assurance 39 sections
- Part 247 Transportation 27 sections
- Part 249 Termination of Contracts 14 sections
- Part 250 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 16 sections
- Part 251 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 5 sections
- Part 252 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 405 sections
- Part 253 Forms 10 sections
- Part 270 Defense Contracting Programs 7 sections
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.