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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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20 sections with “liens”

  • DFARS 252.217-7014 Discharge of liens.
    As prescribed in 217.7104(a), use the following clause: Discharge of Liens (DEC 1991) (a) The Contractor shall immediately discharge, or cause to be discharged, any lien or right in rem of any kind, other than in favor of the Government, …
  • DFARS 252.222-7005 Prohibition on use of nonimmigrant aliens—Guam.
    As prescribed in 222.7302, use the following clause: Prohibition on Use of Nonimmigrant Aliens—Guam (SEP 1999) The work required by this contract shall not be performed by any alien who is issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant …
  • DFARS 222.7301 Prohibition on use of nonimmigrant aliens.
    (a) Any alien who is issued a visa or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under Section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)) is prohibited from performing work under a contract for base o…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    …vernment shall have a lien upon any balance in the special account paramount to all other liens. The Government lien shall secure the repayment of any advance payments made under this contract and any related interest charges. (i) Lien on …
  • FAR 32.202-4 Security for Government financing.
    …f the Government's security is in the form of a lien, such lien is paramount to all other liens and is effective immediately upon the first payment, without filing, notice, or other action by the United States. (2) When the Government's se…
  • FAR 32.304-6 Other collateral security.
    …necessary for protection of the Government interest: (a) Mortgages on fixed assets. (b) Liens against inventories. (c) Endorsements. (d) Guarantees. (e) Subordinations or standbys of other indebtedness.
  • FAR 32.409-3 Security, supervision, and covenants.
    …alaries, bonuses or commissions, rentals and royalties, capital expenditures, creation of liens, retirement of stock or debt, and creation of additional obligations; and (5) Advance payment bonds (rarely required). (e) In an advance payme…
  • FAR 49.112-1 Partial payments.
    …nventory, or by the creation of a lien in favor of the Government, paramount to all other liens, on the completed end items or termination inventory, or by other appropriate means. (e) Deductions in computing amount of partial payments. Th…
  • FAR 49.402-2 Effect of termination for default.
    …ll lienors' claims or whether it is feasible to obtain similar bonds to cover outstanding liens. (2) Require the contractor to furnish appropriate statements from laborers and material suppliers disclaiming any lien rights they may have to…
  • FAR 49.603-1 Fixed-price contracts—complete termination.
    …le clauses relating to: labor law, contingent fees, domestic articles, and employment of aliens.” [If the contract contains clauses of this character inserted for reasons other than requirements of Acts of Congress or Executive Orders, the …
  • FAR 49.603-2 Fixed-price contracts—partial termination.
    …le clauses relating to: labor law, contingent fees, domestic articles, and employment of aliens. [If the contract contains clauses of this character inserted for reasons other than requirements of Acts of Congress or Executive Orders, the s…
  • FAR 49.603-3 Cost-reimbursement contracts—complete termination, if settlement includes cost.
    …le clauses relating to: labor law, contingent fees, domestic articles, and employment of aliens.” [If the contract contains clauses of this character inserted for reasons other than requirements of Acts of Congress or Executive Orders, the …
  • FAR 49.603-4 Cost-reimbursement contracts—complete termination, with settlement limited to fee.
    …le clauses relating to: labor law, contingent fees, domestic articles, and employment of aliens. [If the contract contains clauses of this character inserted for reasons other than requirements of Acts of Congress or Executive Orders, the s…
  • FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service).
    … determines to be necessary to protect the Government against loss because of outstanding liens or claims of former lien holders. (g) If, after termination, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, or that the default was e…
  • FAR 52.249-9 Default (Fixed-Price Research and Development).
    …fficer determines to be necessary to protect the Government against loss from outstanding liens or claims of former lien holders. (g) If, after termination, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, or that the default was e…
  • DFARS 217.7104 Contract clauses.
    …Liability and Insurance. (11) 252.217-7013, Guarantees. (12) 252.217-7014, Discharge of Liens. (13) 252.217-7015, Safety and Health. (14) 252.217-7016, Plant Protection, as applicable. (b)(1) Incorporate in solicitations for, and in, j…
  • DFARS 222.7302 Contract clause.
    Use the clause at 252.222-7005, Prohibition on Use of Nonimmigrant Aliens—Guam, in solicitations and contracts subject to this subpart.
  • DFARS 225.7701 Definitions.
    …ruction that is performed in Afghanistan predominantly by citizens or permanent resident aliens of Afghanistan. Small arms means pistols and other weapons less than 0.50 caliber. Source from Afghanistan means a source that— (1) Is locate…
  • DFARS 252.225-7024 Requirement for Products or Services from Afghanistan.
    …ruction that is performed in Afghanistan predominantly by citizens or permanent resident aliens of Afghanistan. (b) The Contractor shall provide only products from Afghanistan or services from Afghanistan under this contract, unless, in it…
  • DFARS 252.225-7026 Acquisition Restricted to Products or Services from Afghanistan.
    …ruction that is performed in Afghanistan predominantly by citizens or permanent resident aliens of Afghanistan. (b) The Contractor shall provide only products from Afghanistan or services from Afghanistan under this contract. (End of clau…

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