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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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  • FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.
    …ll personnel who are U.S. citizens are registered with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate with jurisdiction over the area of operations on-line at http://www.travel.state.gov. (3) The Contractor shall notify all personnel who are not a host cou…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    … authorized to use force for individual self-defense. (4) Unless immune from host nation jurisdiction by virtue of an international agreement or international law, inappropriate use of force by contractor personnel supporting the U.S. Arme…
  • DFARS 252.227-7019 Validation of Asserted Restrictions—Computer Software.
    … final decision or actions of an agency Board of Contract Appeals or a court of competent jurisdiction that sustain the validity of an asserted restriction constitute validation of the restriction. (f) Challenge procedures. (1) A challenge…
  • FAR 9.403 Definitions.
    …branch. Civil judgment means the disposition of a civil action by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether by verdict, decision, settlement, stipulation, other disposition that creates a civil liability for the complained of wrongful a…
  • FAR 52.247-3 Capability To Perform a Contract for the Relocation of a Federal Office.
    … take place, have obtained and hold appropriate and current operating authority from that jurisdiction in the form of a certificate, permit, or equivalent license to operate. (2) If no authority to operate is required by the State or the D…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …Conviction means a judgment or conviction of a criminal offense by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether entered upon a verdict or a plea, and includes a conviction entered upon a plea of nolo contendere. For use in subpart 9.4, see …
  • FAR 22.201 General.
    …eral prisoners authorized to work at paid employment in the community under the laws of a jurisdiction listed in the Executive order if— (i) The worker is paid or is in an approved work training program on a voluntary basis; (ii) Represen…
  • FAR 27.404-5 Unauthorized, omitted, or incorrect markings.
    …ure prohibitions, unless the contractor files suit within 90 days in a court of competent jurisdiction. The markings will not be cancelled or ignored until final resolution of the matter, either by the contracting officer's determination be…
  • FAR 29.304 Matters requiring special consideration.
    … equipment leased to the Government. The amount of these taxes can vary considerably from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. See 29.401-1 for the prescription of the contract clause to be included in contracts when delivery points are not known …
  • FAR 32.004 Contract performance in foreign countries.
    …e enforceability of contract provisions for security of Government financing in a foreign jurisdiction is dependent upon local law and procedure. Prior to providing contract financing where foreign jurisdictions may become involved, the con…
  • FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor.
    …nds who are authorized to work at paid employment in the community under the laws of such jurisdiction, if— (i) The worker is paid or is in an approved work training program on a voluntary basis; (ii) Representatives of local union centra…
  • FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data—General.
    … appropriateness of the markings unless the Contractor files suit in a court of competent jurisdiction within 90 days of receipt of the Contracting Officer's decision. The Government will continue to abide by the markings under this paragra…
  • DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of law (overseas).
    …ution of this contract, the Contractor expressly agrees to waive any rights to invoke the jurisdiction of local national courts where this contract is performed and agrees to accept the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Armed Serv…
  • FAR 3.905-1 Remedies.
    …r 41 U.S.C. 4712 in the appropriate district court of the United States, which shall have jurisdiction over such an action without regard to the amount in controversy. (A) Such an action shall, at the request of either party to the action,…
  • FAR 3.907-5 Access to investigative file of Inspector General.
    … such section when an employee files an appeal to the agency head or a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) In the event the employee alleging reprisal brings a civil action under section 1553(c)(3) of the Recovery Act, the employee allegi…
  • FAR 3.907-6 Remedies and enforcement authority.
    …e under this section in the appropriate district court of United States, which shall have jurisdiction over such an action without regard to the amount in controversy if (i) The head of an agency— (A) Issues an order denying relief in who…
  • FAR 11.603 Procedures.
    …ated orders in support of approved agency programs, including the general limitations and jurisdictional limitations on placing rated orders (see 15 CFR 700.18 and Executive Order 12919). (f) Contracting officers shall follow agency proced…
  • FAR 13.303-6 Review procedures.
    …hat established a BPA is authorized to make purchases under that BPA, the agency that has jurisdiction over the office authorized to make the purchases shall ensure that the procedures in paragraph (a) of this subsection are being followed.
  • FAR 22.1001 Definitions.
    …Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331, et seq.), but does not include any other place subject to U.S. jurisdiction or any U.S. base or possession within a foreign country (29 CFR 4.112). Wage and Hour Division means the unit in the Department of Labor…
  • FAR 22.1704 Violations and remedies.
    …ncy debarring and suspending official, and if appropriate, law enforcement officials with jurisdiction over the alleged offense; and (2) May direct the contractor to take specific steps to abate the alleged violation or enforce the require…
  • FAR 22.2109 Enforcement of Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements.
    … Secretary of Labor, may bring an action against the contractor in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the remaining amount. (ii) The Department of Labor shall, to the extent possible, pay any sums it recovers in this manner dir…
  • FAR 25.701 Restrictions administered by the Department of the Treasury on acquisitions of supplies or services from prohibited sources.
    …lations at 31 CFR Chapter V, would prohibit such a transaction by a person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (b) Except as authorized by OFAC, most transactions involving Cuba, Iran, and Sudan are prohibited, as are most im…
  • FAR 28.308 Self-insurance.
    …st. Agencies shall not approve a program of self-insurance for workers' compensation in a jurisdiction where workers' compensation does not completely cover the employer's liability to employees, unless the contractor— (1) Maintains an app…
  • FAR 29.204 Federal excise tax on specific foreign contract payments.
    …ion 5000C tax, e.g., the imposition of, and exemption from the tax, are matters under the jurisdiction of the IRS. The contracting officer will refer all questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations to https://www.irs.gov…
  • FAR 29.305 State and local tax exemptions.
    …the exemption claimed, the parties to the transaction, and the requirements of the taxing jurisdiction. Such evidence may include the following: (1) A copy of the contract or relevant portion. (2) Copies of purchase orders, shipping docum…
  • FAR 33.001 General.
    …are not covered by this part of the FAR, e.g., 28 U.S.C. 1491 for Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction. Contracting officers should contact their designated legal advisor for additional information whenever they become aware of any litigati…
  • FAR 33.101 Definitions.
    …ce, or the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. U.S. District Courts do not have any bid protest jurisdiction.
  • FAR 33.207 Contractor certification.
    …o the claim. (f) A defective certification shall not deprive a court or an agency BCA of jurisdiction over that claim. Prior to the entry of a final judgment by a court or a decision by an agency BCA, however, the court or agency BCA shall…
  • FAR 36.603 Collecting data on and appraising firms' qualifications.
    …shing to be considered for Government contracts. Each office or board shall be assigned a jurisdiction by its parent agency, making it responsible for a geographical region or area, or a specialized type of construction. (b) Qualifications…
  • FAR 40.202-6 Waivers.
    …y in the House of Representatives; and (3) Other appropriate congressional committees of jurisdiction.
  • FAR 42.1205 Agreement to recognize contractor's change of name.
    …ocument effecting the name change, authenticated by a proper official of the State having jurisdiction. (2) The opinion of the contractor's legal counsel stating that the change of name was properly effected under applicable law and showin…
  • FAR 47.104 Government rate tenders under sections 10721 and 13712 of the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. 10721 and 13712).
    (a) This section explains statutory authority for common carriers subject to the jurisdiction of the Surface Transportation Board (motor carrier, water carrier, freight forwarder, rail carrier) to offer to transport persons or property for …
  • FAR 49.404 Surety-takeover agreements.
    …f the Comptroller General as to payee and amount; or (iii) Order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
  • FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities.
    …. (b) The facts supporting this determination may be reviewed by any court having lawful jurisdiction. (c) If this contract is terminated under paragraph (a) above, the Government is entitled— (1) To pursue the same remedies as in a brea…
  • FAR 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.
    …thin the Executive Branch if the information relates to matters within the organization's jurisdiction. (iii) If the violation relates to an order against a Governmentwide acquisition contract, a multi-agency contract, a multiple-award sch…
  • FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases.
    …lations at 31 CFR chapter V, would prohibit such a transaction by a person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (b) Except as authorized by OFAC, most transactions involving Cuba, Iran, and Sudan are prohibited, as are most im…
  • FAR 52.227-3 Patent Indemnity.
    …ut the consent of the Contractor, unless required by final decree of a court of competent jurisdiction. (End of clause) Alternate I (APR 1984). As prescribed in 27.201-2(c)(2), add the following paragraph (c) to the basic clause: (c) Thi…
  • FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.
    …y the clause; provided, however, that nothing in this paragraph is intended to confer any jurisdiction under the Contract Disputes statute in connection with proceedings under paragraph (h) of this clause. (End of clause) Alternate I (JUN…
  • FAR 52.227-17 Rights in Data—Special Works.
    …ement of any claim or suit other than as required by final decree of a court of competent jurisdiction; and these provisions do not apply to material furnished to the Contractor by the Government and incorporated in data to which this claus…
  • FAR 52.227-18 Rights in Data—Existing Works.
    …ement of any claim or suit other than as required by final decree of a court of competent jurisdiction; and do not apply to material furnished to the Contractor by the Government and incorporated in data to which this clause applies. (End …

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