48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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- DFARS 252.228-7006 Compliance with Spanish Laws and Insurance.As prescribed at 228.371(e), use the following clause: Compliance with Spanish Laws and Insurance (DEC 1998) (a) The requirements of this clause apply only if the Contractor is not a Spanish concern. (b) The Contractor shall, without add…
- FAR 12.503 Applicability of certain laws to Executive agency contracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.(a) The following laws are not applicable to Executive agency contracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services: (1) 10 U.S.C. 983, Institutions of Higher Education that Prevent ROTC Access or Military Recruiting …
- DFARS 212.505 Applicability of certain laws to contracts for the acquisition of COTS items.… available off-the-shelf (COTS) items are a subset of commercial products. Therefore, any laws listed at FAR 12.503, FAR 12.504, 212.503, or 212.504 are also not applicable or are modified in their applicability to contracts for the acquisi…
- DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with local labor laws (overseas).As prescribed in 222.7201(a), use the following clause: Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas) (JUN 1997) (a) The Contractor shall comply with all— (1) Local laws, regulations, and labor union agreements governing work hours; and (…
- FAR 12.504 Applicability of certain laws to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.(a) The following laws are not applicable to subcontracts at any tier for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services at any tier: (1) 10 U.S.C. 2631, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (except for the types of subcontract…
- FAR 12.505 Applicability of certain laws to contracts for the acquisition of COTS items.COTS items are a subset of commercial products. Therefore, any laws listed in sections 12.503 and 12.504 are also inapplicable or modified in their applicability to contracts or subcontracts for the acquisition of COTS items. In addition, t…
- FAR 13.005 List of laws inapplicable to contracts and subcontracts at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.(a) The following laws are inapplicable to all contracts and subcontracts (if otherwise applicable to subcontracts) at or below the simplified acquisition threshold pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 1905: (1) 10 U.S.C. 983, Institutions of Higher Educ…
- DFARS 212.503 Applicability of certain laws to Executive agency contracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.(a) The following laws are not applicable to contracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services: (i) 10 U.S.C. 3321(b), Prohibition on Contingent Fees. (ii) 10 U.S.C. 3741-3750, Allowable Costs Under Defense Contr…
- DFARS 212.504 Applicability of certain laws to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.(a) The following laws are not applicable to subcontracts at any tier for the acquisition of commercial products, commercial services, or commercial components: (i) 10 U.S.C. 2391 note, Notification of Substantial Impact on Employment. (i…
- DFARS 252.222-7004 Compliance with Spanish social security laws and regulations.…cribed in 222.7201(c), use the following clause: Compliance with Spanish Social Security Laws and Regulations (JUN 1997) (a) The Contractor shall comply with all Spanish Government social security laws and regulations. Within 30 calendar …
- FAR 53.222 Application of labor laws to Government acquisitions (SF's 307, 1413, 1445, 1446, WH-347).…forms are prescribed as stated below, for use in connection with the application of labor laws: (a) [Reserved] (b) [Reserved] (c) SF 308 (DOL) (Rev. 2/2013), Request for Wage Determination and Response to Request. (See 22.404-3 (a) and (…
- DFARS 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property.… contracts; or (4) Subject to denial, debarment, or other sanctions under export control laws and related laws and regulations, and orders administered by the Department of State, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Homeland Secu…
- DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.…nnel engaged in the designated operational area under this contract. (d) Compliance with laws and regulations. (1) The Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that its personnel supporting U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the Unit…
- FAR 3.303 Reporting suspected antitrust violations.… to the Attorney General any bids or proposals that evidence a violation of the antitrust laws. These reports are in addition to those required by subpart 9.4. (b) The antitrust laws are intended to ensure that markets operate competitivel…
- FAR 12.502 Procedures.(a) The FAR prescription for the provision or clause for each of the laws listed in 12.503 has been revised in the appropriate part to reflect its proper application to prime contracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercia…
- FAR 22.201 General.…(4) Nonfederal 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…
- FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…her compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract. (r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contra…
- FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor.… have been pardoned or who have served their terms; or (3) Confined for violation of the laws of any of the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who a…
- FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.… support required for Contractor personnel engaged in this contract. (d) Compliance with laws and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that its personnel in the designated operational area or supporting the diplo…
- DFARS 225.871-3 General.… or more member countries of NATO under DoDD 5530.3, International Agreements. (2) Under laws and regulations governing the negotiation and implementation of cooperative project agreements, departments and agencies may enter into contracts…
- DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items.…so defined in the EAR, 15 CFR 772.1. (b) The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding export-controlled items, including, but not limited to, the requirement for contractors to register with the Department…
- FAR 1.102-2 Performance standards.…ry (e.g., see 10.002 and 15.201), so long as those exchanges are consistent with existing laws and regulations, and do not promote an unfair competitive advantage to particular firms. (5) The Government will maximize its use of commercial …
- FAR 1.110 Positive law codification.… United States Code, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, certain general and permanent laws of the United States. (b) Public Law 111-350 revised, codified, and enacted as title 41, United States Code, Public Contracts, certain general a…
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…vernmental function involves, among other things, the interpretation and execution of the laws of the United States so as to— (i) Bind the United States to take or not to take some action by contract, policy, regulation, authorization, ord…
- FAR 17.703 Policy.…e nondefense department or agency with— (1) The Federal Acquisition Regulation and other laws and regulations that apply to procurements of supplies and services by Federal agencies; and (2) Laws and regulations that apply to procurements…
- FAR 22.1301 Definitions.…r or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. Armed Forces service medal veteran means any veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. mi…
- FAR 22.1703 Policy.… hazardous nature of the work; (ii) Using recruiters that do not comply with local labor laws of the country in which the recruiting takes place; (6) Charging employees or potential employees recruitment fees; (7)(i)(A) Failing to provid…
- FAR 22.2102 Policy.…id sick leave in accordance with the E.O. and 29 CFR part 13. (b) Interaction with other laws. Nothing in E.O. 13706 or 29 CFR part 13 shall excuse noncompliance with or supersede any applicable Federal or State law, any applicable law or …
- FAR 32.404 Exclusions.…unt of the applicable foreign currency); and (ii) The advance payment is required by the laws or government regulations of the foreign country concerned; (8) Enforcement of the customs or narcotics laws; or (9) Other types of transaction…
- FAR 37.104 Personal services contracts.…rect hire under competitive appointment or other procedures required by the civil service laws. Obtaining personal services by contract, rather than by direct hire, circumvents those laws unless Congress has specifically authorized acquisit…
- FAR 42.1204 Applicability of novation agreements.…NT The ABC CORPORATION (Transferor), a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of ________ [insert State] with its principal office in ________ [insert city]; the XYZ CORPORATION (Transferee), [if appropriate add “formerly k…
- FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.…he hazardous nature of the work; (ii) Use recruiters that do not comply with local labor laws of the country in which the recruiting takes place; (6) Charge employees or potential employees recruitment fees; (7)(i) Fail to provide return…
- FAR 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit.…g., “Publication 600, 2006 edition”) and to the extent not inconsistent therewith, to the laws of ____ [State of confirming financial institution, if any, otherwise State of issuing financial institution]. 6. If this credit expires during …
- FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.…ons or property; and (iii) Adequate insurance under all applicable workers' compensation laws. (2) Until work under this contract has been completed and all advance payments made under the contract have been liquidated, the Contractor sha…
- DFARS 222.7201 Contract clauses.(a) Use the clause at 252.222-7002, Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas), in solicitations and contracts for services or construction to be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas. (b) Use the clause at 252.222-70…
- DFARS 227.7103-16 Providing technical data to foreign governments, foreign contractors, or international organizations.…losure is otherwise permitted both by Federal export controls and other national security laws or regulations. Subject to such laws and regulations, the Department of Defense— (a) May release or disclose technical data in which it has obta…
- DFARS 227.7203-16 Providing computer software or computer software documentation to foreign governments, foreign contractors, or international organizations.…losure is otherwise permitted both by Federal export controls and other national security laws or regulations. Subject to such laws and regulations, the Department of Defense— (a) May release or disclose computer software or computer softw…
- DFARS 242.7501 Definitions.…, Accounting System Administration, to provide reasonable assurance that— (1) Applicable laws and regulations are complied with; (2) The accounting system and cost data are reliable; (3) Risk of misallocations and mischarges are minimize…
- DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of claims (overseas).…ss— (1) Approved in writing by the Contracting Officer; (2) Made in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United States of America; and (3) Permitted by the laws and regulations of the Contractor's country. (b) In no event sha…
- DFARS 252.242-7006 Accounting System Administration.…ria in paragraph (c) of this clause to provide reasonable assurance that— (1) Applicable laws and regulations are complied with; (2) The accounting system and cost data are reliable; (3) Risk of misallocations and mischarges are minimize…
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.