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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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16 sections with “legal proceedings”

  • FAR 31.205-47 Costs related to legal and other proceedings.
    …Costs include, but are not limited to, administrative and clerical expenses; the costs of legal services, whether performed by in-house or private counsel; the costs of the services of accountants, consultants, or others retained by the con…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ments (10 U.S.C. chapter 271 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35). Change-of-name agreement means a legal instrument executed by the contractor and the Government that recognizes the legal change of name of the contractor without disturbing the origi…
  • FAR 9.407-3 Procedures.
    …secutor's office, that substantial interests of the Government in pending or contemplated legal proceedings based on the same facts as the suspension would be prejudiced, agencies shall also— (i) Afford the contractor an opportunity to app…
  • FAR 9.407-4 Period of suspension.
    …hall be for a temporary period pending the completion of an investigation and any ensuing legal proceedings, unless sooner terminated by the suspending and debarring official or as provided in this section. (b) If legal proceedings are not…
  • DFARS 252.216-7009 Allowability of Legal Costs Incurred in Connection with a Whistleblower Proceeding.
    As prescribed in 216.307(a), use the following clause: Allowability of Legal Costs Incurred in Connection With a Whistleblower Proceeding (DEC 2022) Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3750, notwithstanding FAR clause 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payme…
  • FAR 9.403 Definitions.
    …vil Remedies Act of 1986 (31 U.S.C. 3801-3812). Contractor means any individual or other legal entity that— (1) Directly or indirectly (e.g., through an affiliate), submits offers for or is awarded, or reasonably may be expected to submit…
  • FAR 9.407-1 General.
    … imposed on the basis of adequate evidence, pending the completion of an investigation or legal proceedings, when it has been determined that immediate action is necessary to protect the Government's interest. In deciding whether immediate …
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …t is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, cost…
  • FAR 42.902 Procedures.
    …uptcy proceedings, agencies shall, as a minimum— (1) Furnish the notice of bankruptcy to legal counsel and other appropriate agency offices (e.g., contracting, financial, property) and affected buying activities; (2) Determine the amount …
  • FAR 49.104 Duties of prime contractor after receipt of notice of termination.
    …O, deliver the property to the Government; (f) Promptly notify the TCO in writing of any legal proceedings growing out of any subcontract or other commitment related to the terminated portion of the contract; (g) Settle outstanding liabil…
  • FAR 49.601-2 Letter notice.
    …given to its immediate subcontractors. (4) Notify the Contracting Officer of all pending legal proceedings that are based on subcontracts or purchase orders under the contract, or in which a lien has been or may be placed against terminati…
  • FAR 27.404-3 Copyrighted works.
    …a license of different scope if the contracting officer determines, after consulting with legal counsel, such a license will substantially enhance the dissemination of any data first produced under the contract or if such a license is requi…
  • FAR 33.104 Protests to GAO.
    …inesses. (6) Before paying a recommended award of costs, agency personnel should consult legal counsel. Section 33.104(h) applies to all recommended awards of costs that have not yet been paid. (7) Any costs the contractor receives under …
  • FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.
    …r is a part, and includes the right to grant sublicenses to the extent the Contractor was legally obligated to do so at contract award. The license is transferable only with the written approval of the agency, except when transferred to the…
  • FAR 52.227-13 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Government.
    …r is a part, and includes the right to grant sublicenses to the extent the Contractor was legally obligated to do so at contract award. The license is transferable only with the written approval of the agency except when transferred to the …
  • DFARS 252.227-7038 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business).
    … is a part; (B) Includes the right to grant sublicenses to the extent the Contractor was legally obligated to do so at the time of contract award; and (C) Is transferable only with the approval of the agency, except when transferred to th…

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