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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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48 sections with “litigation”: the first 40

  • DFARS 252.204-7014 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors.
    …403(a), use the following clause: Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer software means computer programs, source code, source co…
  • DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.
    …04.7403(b), use the following clause: Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer software means computer programs, source code, source code listings,…
  • DFARS 237.174 Disclosure of information to litigation support contractors.
    See 204.74 for disclosure of information to litigation support contractors.
  • FAR 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.
    …ii) To acquire the services of an expert or neutral person for any current or anticipated litigation or dispute. (b) Application. (1) Use of the authority in paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section may be appropriate when it is necessary to— …
  • DFARS 204.7401 Definitions.
    …mputer software does not include computer data bases or computer software documentation. Litigation information means any information, including sensitive information, that is furnished to the contractor by or on behalf of the Government, …
  • DFARS 204.7402 Policy.
    (a) Any release or disclosure of litigation information that includes sensitive information to a litigation support contractor, and the litigation support contractor's use and handling of such information, shall comply with the requirements…
  • DFARS 209.505-4 Obtaining access to proprietary information.
    (b)(i) For contractors, other than litigation support contractors, accessing third party proprietary technical data or computer software, non-disclosure requirements are addressed at 227.7103-7(b), through use of the clause at 252.227-7025 …
  • FAR 52.215-2 Audit and Records—Negotiation.
    …ntractor shall make available records relating to appeals under the Disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (g)…
  • DFARS 204.7403 Contract clauses.
    …a) Use the clause at 252.204-7014, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors, in all solicitations and contracts that involve litigation support services, including solicitations and contracts usi…
  • FAR 31.205-47 Costs related to legal and other proceedings.
    …eed the percentage determined to be appropriate considering the complexity of procurement litigation, generally accepted principles governing the award of legal fees in civil actions involving the United States as a party, and such other fa…
  • FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims ar…
  • FAR 52.214-26 Audit and Records—Sealed Bidding.
    …ermination settlement. (2) Records pertaining to appeals under the Disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to the performance of this contract shall be made available until disposition of such…
  • FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity.
    …ncompliance; provided, that if the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of any direction, the Contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to p…
  • FAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act.
    …ition of sanctions for noncompliance. (4) However, if the Contractor becomes involved in litigation with a subcontractor, or is threatened with such involvement, as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the United States, …
  • FAR 52.228-7 Insurance—Liability to Third Persons.
    …to settle or defend the claim and to represent the Contractor in or to take charge of any litigation, if required by the Government, when the liability is not insured or covered by bond. The Contractor may, at its own expense, be associated…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    …ubsequent materially adverse change in the financial condition of the Contractor. (2) No litigation or proceedings are presently pending or threatened against the Contractor, except as shown in the financial statements. (3) The Contractor…
  • DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …E) Use the clause at 252.204-7014, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors, as prescribed in204.7403(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 129d. (F) Use the clause at 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized …
  • DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with local labor laws (overseas).
    …igation to handle and settle, without cost to the United States Government, any claims or litigation concerning allegations that the Contractor or the United States Government, or both, have not fully complied with local labor laws or regul…
  • FAR 3.901 Definitions.
    …ormation, except that it does not include confidentiality agreements arising out of civil litigation or confidentiality agreements that contractor employees or subcontractors sign at the behest of a Federal agency. Subcontract means any co…
  • FAR 3.1101 Definitions.
    …, scientific and technical advisory board memberships, or serving as an expert witness in litigation); (iii) Services provided in exchange for honorariums or travel expense reimbursements; (iv) Research funding or other forms of research …
  • FAR 4.801 General.
    …ation for reviews and investigations; and (4) Furnishing essential facts in the event of litigation or congressional inquiries. (c) The files to be established include— (1) A file for cancelled solicitations; (2) A file for each contrac…
  • FAR 4.804-1 Closeout by the office administering the contract.
    …ion of excess funds. (c) A contract file shall not be closed if— (1) The contract is in litigation or under appeal; or (2) In the case of a termination, all termination actions have not been completed.
  • FAR 5.202 Exceptions.
    …the services of an expert to support the Federal Government in any current or anticipated litigation or dispute. (b) The head of the agency determines in writing after consultation with the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy and …
  • FAR 5.301 General.
    …the services of an expert to support the Federal Government in any current or anticipated litigation or dispute pursuant to the exception to full and open competition authorized at 6.302-3. (c) With respect to acquisitions covered by the W…
  • FAR 31.205-7 Contingencies.
    …ovide equitable results to the contractor and to the Government; e.g., results of pending litigation. Contingencies of this category are to be excluded from cost estimates under the several items of cost, but should be disclosed separately …
  • FAR 31.205-35 Relocation costs.
    …e new location as follows: (i) Real estate brokers' fees and commissions. (ii) Costs of litigation. (iii) Real and personal property insurance against damage or loss of property. (iv) Mortgage life insurance. (v) Owner's title policy i…
  • FAR 32.503-6 Suspension or reduction of payments.
    …ider the payments delinquent until the amounts due are established by the parties through litigation or arbitration. However, the amounts shall be excluded from costs eligible for progress payments so long as they are disputed. (3) Determi…
  • FAR 33.001 General.
    …eir designated legal advisor for additional information whenever they become aware of any litigation related to their contracts.
  • FAR 33.214 Alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
    …ocess; (3) An agreement on alternative procedures and terms to be used in lieu of formal litigation; and (4) Participation in the process by officials of both parties who have the authority to resolve the issue in controversy. (b) If the…
  • FAR 50.203 General.
    …gies that will enhance the protection of the nation; and (2) Provide risk management and litigation management protections for sellers of QATTs and others in the supply and distribution chain. (b) The SAFETY Act's liability protections ar…
  • FAR 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest.
    …, scientific and technical advisory board memberships, or serving as an expert witness in litigation); (iii) Services provided in exchange for honorariums or travel expense reimbursements; (iv) Research funding or other forms of research …
  • FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.
    …ormation, except that it does not include confidentiality agreements arising out of civil litigation or confidentiality agreements that contractor employees or subcontractors sign at the behest of a Federal agency. Subcontract means any co…
  • FAR 52.216-10 Incentive Fee.
    …se in a tax or duty; (iii) Any direct cost attributed to the Contractor's involvement in litigation as required by the Contracting Officer pursuant to a clause of this contract, including furnishing evidence and information requested pursu…
  • FAR 52.244-2 Subcontracts.
    …ctor by any subcontractor or vendor that, in the opinion of the Contractor, may result in litigation related in any way to this contract, with respect to which the Contractor may be entitled to reimbursement from the Government. (i) The Go…
  • FAR 52.250-1 Indemnification Under Public Law 85-804.
    …s clause, indemnify the Contractor against— (1) Claims (including reasonable expenses of litigation or settlement) by third persons (including employees of the Contractor) for death; personal injury; or loss of, damage to, or loss of use o…
  • DFARS 204.7400 Scope of subpart.
    …art prescribes policies and procedures for the release and safeguarding of information to litigation support contractors. It implements the requirements at 10 U.S.C. 129d.
  • DFARS 227.7004 Requirements for filing an administrative claim for patent infringement.
    … license agreements and releases involving the patent(s). (5) A brief description of all litigation in which the patent(s) has been or is now involved, and the present status thereof. (6) A list of all persons to whom notices of infringem…
  • DFARS 227.7100 Scope of subpart.
    …mputer software documentation (see subpart 227.72); or (2) Releases of technical data to litigation support contractors (see subpart 204.74).
  • DFARS 227.7103-6 Contract clauses.
    …acts when it is anticipated that the Government will provide the contractor (other than a litigation support contractor covered by 252.204-7014), for performance of its contract, technical data marked with another contractor's restrictive l…
  • DFARS 227.7200 Scope of subpart.
    …e contracts; or (ii) Releases of computer software or computer software documentation to litigation support contractors (see subpart 204.74). (b) See PGI 227.7200(b) for guidance and information in DoD issuances.

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