48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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93 sections with “item of technical data”: the first 40
- DFARS 227.7103-2 Acquisition of technical data.… giving consideration to the offeror's economic interests in technical data pertaining to items, components, or processes that have been developed at private expense (including the economic interests of small businesses and nontraditional c…
- DFARS 227.7103-8 Deferred delivery and deferred ordering of technical data.…rred delivery” data at any time until two years after acceptance by the Government of all items (other than technical data or computer software) under the contract or contract termination, whichever is later. The obligation of subcontractor…
- DFARS 227.7103-14 Conformity, acceptance, and warranty of technical data.…f the data is a secondary objective; or (ii) When the Government will maintain or repair items, repair and maintenance data may have a considerably higher relative value than data that merely describe the item or provide performance charac…
- 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.…als, user's manuals, installation instructions, operating instructions, and other similar items, regardless of storage medium, that explain the capabilities of the computer software or provide instructions for using the software. Covered G…
- DFARS 252.227-7026 Deferred delivery of technical data or computer software.…ing the performance of this contract, within two (2) years after either acceptance of all items (other than data or computer software) to be delivered under this contract or termination of this contract, whichever is later, delivery of any …
- DFARS 252.227-7037 Validation of Asserted Restrictions on Technical Data.…respect to a commercial product or commercial service are justified on the basis that the item was developed exclusively at private expense. The Contracting Officer will not issue a challenge unless there are reasonable grounds to question …
- FAR 52.227-21 Technical Data Declaration, Revision, and Withholding of Payment—Major Systems.…elivered under this contract or that are delivered within 3 years after acceptance of all items (other than technical data) delivered under this contract unless a different period is set forth in the contract. The Contracting Officer may re…
- DFARS 252.227-7027 Deferred ordering of technical data or computer software.…erformance of this contract or within a period of three (3) years after acceptance of all items (other than technical data or computer software) to be delivered under this contract or the termination of this contract, order any technical da…
- FAR 52.246-24 Limitation of Liability—High-Value Items.As prescribed in 46.805, insert the following clause: Limitation of Liability—High-Value Items (FEB 1997) (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (e) below, and notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, the Contractor…
- DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…als, user's manuals, installation instructions, operating instructions, and other similar items, regardless of storage medium, that explain the capabilities of the computer software or provide instructions for using the software. Covered G…
- DFARS 252.246-7006 Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items.… prescribed in 246.710(3)(ii), use the following clause: Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items (MAR 2016) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Duration means the warranty period. This period may be a stated period of time, amount of …
- DFARS 252.217-7026 Identification of Sources of Supply.…o complete and submit the following table before award: Table (1) List each deliverable item of supply and item of technical data. (2) If there is no national stock number, list “none”.; (3) Use “Y” if the item is a commercial product o…
- DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…s management and oversight of a program or effort (rather than to directly furnish an end item or service to accomplish a program or effort), provided that the contractor— (1) Is not affiliated with the prime contractor or a first-tier sub…
- DFARS 252.246-7001 Warranty of data.…warranty period shall extend for three years after completion of the delivery of the line item of data (as identified in DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List) of which the data forms a part; or any longer period specified in the co…
- FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.…nd discuss related cost concepts to be employed, including, as appropriate, the following items: (i) Life-cycle cost. Discuss how life-cycle cost will be considered. If it is not used, explain why. If appropriate, discuss the cost model us…
- FAR 15.404-4 Profit.…echnical effort needed to obtain the required purchased parts and material, subcontracted items, and special tooling. Considerations include the complexity of the items required, the number of purchase orders and subcontracts to be awarded …
- FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition.…nditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item; (iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addr…
- DFARS 227.7203-2 Acquisition of other than commercial computer software and computer software documentation and associated rights.…r software or computer software documentation to be delivered as a separate contract line item (this requirement may be satisfied by an exhibit to the contract); (3) Identify the prices established for each separately priced deliverable it…
- DFARS 252.204-7002 Payment for Contract Line or Subline Items Not Separately Priced.…rescribed in 204.7109(a), use the following clause: Payment for Contract Line or Subline Items Not Separately Priced (APR 2020) (a) If the schedule in this contract contains any contract line or subline items identified as not separately …
- DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.As prescribed in 211.274-5(a), use the following clause: Item Unique Identification and Valuation (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Automatic identification device means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used …
- DFARS 252.211-7008 Use of Government-assigned Serial Numbers.… a fixed human-readable information format (text) conveying information about a major end item, which is provided to a contractor by the requiring activity with accompanying technical data instructions for marking the Government-assigned se…
- DFARS 252.215-7010 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data.…evant sales data means information provided by an offeror on sales of the same or similar items that can be used to establish price reasonableness taking into consideration the age, volume, and nature of the transactions (including any rela…
- DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items.As prescribed in 225.7901-4, use the following clause: Export-Controlled Items (JUN 2013) (a) Definition. “Export-controlled items,” as used in this clause, means items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts …
- DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.…als, user's manuals, installation instructions, operating instructions, and other similar items, regardless of storage medium, that explain the capabilities of the computer software or provide instructions for using the software. Covered G…
- DFARS 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property.…utting, tearing, crushing, mangling, shredding, melting, burning, etc. Export-controlled items has the meaning given in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items, clause of this con…
- FAR 5.207 Preparation and transmittal of synopses.…1) Contract Award and Solicitation Number. (12) Contract Award Dollar Amount. (13) Line Item Number. (14) Contract Award Date. (15) Contractor. (16) Description. (17) Place of Contract Performance. (18) Set-aside Status. (b) Transmi…
- FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data—General.…als, user's manuals, installation instructions, operating instructions, and other similar items, regardless of storage medium, that explain the capabilities of the computer software or provide instructions for using the software. Data mean…
- FAR 52.227-20 Rights in Data—SBIR Program.…als, user's manuals, installation instructions, operating instructions, and other similar items, regardless of storage medium, that explain the capabilities of the computer software or provide instructions for using the software. Data mean…
- FAR 52.246-19 Warranty of Systems and Equipment under Performance Specifications or Design Criteria.… that is not in compliance with the requirements of the contract. Supplies means the end items furnished by the Contractor and related services required under this contract. Except when this contract includes the clause entitled Warranty o…
- DFARS 227.7203-8 Deferred delivery and deferred ordering of computer software and computer software documentation.…r computer software at any time until two years after acceptance by the Government of all items (other than technical data or computer software) under the contract or contract termination, whichever is later. The obligation of subcontractor…
- FAR 32.503-6 Suspension or reduction of payments.…ss ratio factor computed under subparagraph (1)(ii) above. (iii) The costs applicable to items delivered, invoiced, and accepted shall not include costs in excess of the contract price of the items. (3) The contracting officer may use aud…
- DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.…b. L. 118-31). (v) Part 211—Describing Agency Needs. (A) Use the clause at 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation, as prescribed in 211.274-5(a). (B) Use the clause at 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Number…
- DFARS 252.225-7047 Exports by Approved Community Members in Performance of the Contract.…y and sections 2 and 3 of the associated Implementing Arrangement. (b) All contract line items in this contract, except any identified in this paragraph, are intended to satisfy U.S. DoD Treaty-eligible requirements. Specific defense artic…
- DFARS 252.227-7017 Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions.…tricted: 1 For technical data (other than computer software documentation) pertaining to items, components, or processes developed at private expense, identify both the deliverable technical data and each such items, component, or process.…
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…nificantly alter the nongovernmental function or essential physical characteristics of an item or component, or change the purpose of a process. Factors to be considered in determining whether a modification is minor include the value and s…
- FAR 8.405-6 Limiting sources.…ould result in disclosure of classified information) or create other security risks. (b) Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar …
- FAR 10.002 Procedures.…n conducted to determine if commercial products, commercial services, or nondevelopmental items are available to meet the Government's needs or could be modified to meet the Government's needs. (1) The extent of market research will vary, …
- FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques.…btain appropriate data, without certification, on the prices at which the same or similar items have previously been sold and determine if the data is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price. Price analysis may include evalu…
- FAR 15.404-2 Data to support proposal analysis.…l terms and conditions; (C) Identifying customarily granted or offered discounts for the item; (D) Verifying the item to an existing catalog or price list; (E) Verifying historical data for a product or service previously not determined …
- FAR 15.407-2 Make-or-buy programs.…actors' purchasing systems are separate actions covered in part 44. (b) Definition. Make item, as used in this subsection, means an item or work effort to be produced or performed by the prime contractor or its affiliates, subsidiaries, or…
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.