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148 sections with “local government”: the first 40

  • FAR 42.705-4 State and local governments.
    …nce at 2 CFR part 200, subpart E and appendix V, concerning cost principles for state and local governments (see Subpart 31.6) establishes the cognizant agency concept and the procedures for determining a cognizant agency for approving Stat…
  • FAR 42.705-5 Nonprofit organizations other than educational and state and local governments.
    See the OMB Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR part 200, subpart E and appendix IV; but see appendix VIII for nonprofit organizations exempt from subpart E).
  • FAR 29.303 Application of State and local taxes to Government contractors and subcontractors.
    …designated as agents of the Government for the purpose of claiming immunity from State or local sales or use taxes. Before any activity contends that a contractor is an agent of the Government, the matter shall be referred to the agency hea…
  • FAR 31.107 Contracts with State, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
    …ovides principles and standards for determining costs applicable to contracts with State, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. They provide the basis for a uniform approach to the problem of determining costs and to pr…
  • FAR 29.302 Application of State and local taxes to the Government.
    … Generally, purchases and leases made by the Federal Government are immune from State and local taxation. Whether any specific purchase or lease is immune, however, is a legal question requiring advice and assistance of the agency-designate…
  • FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes.
    As prescribed in 29.401-3, insert the following clause: Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) (a) As used in this clause— After-imposed Federal tax means any new or increased Federal excise tax or duty, or tax that was exempted or e…
  • FAR 52.229-4 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments).
    As prescribed in 29.401-3, insert the following clause: Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments) (FEB 2013) (a) As used in this clause— After-imposed tax means any new or increased Federal, State, or local tax or dut…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …expense and sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple State and local governments or to multiple foreign governments. Commercial service means— (1) Installation services, maintenance services, repair services, tr…
  • FAR 29.304 Matters requiring special consideration.
    The imposition of State and local taxes may result in special contract considerations including the following: (a) With coordination of the agency-designated counsel, a contract may (1) state that the contract price includes or excludes a …
  • FAR 3.801 Definitions.
    …s, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any covered Federal action. Local government means a unit of government in a State and, if chartered, established, or otherwise recognized by a State for the performance of a gov…
  • FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.
    …s, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with any covered Federal action. Local government means a unit of government in a State and, if chartered, established, or otherwise recognized by a State for the performance of a gov…
  • FAR 52.229-1 State and Local Taxes.
    As prescribed in 29.401-1, insert the following clause: State and Local Taxes (APR 1984) Notwithstanding the terms of the Federal, State, and Local Taxes clause, the contract price excludes all State and local taxes levied on or measured …
  • 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 31.205-22 Lobbying and political activity costs.
    …vities are unallowable: (1) Attempts to influence the outcomes of any Federal, State, or local election, referendum, initiative, or similar procedure, through in kind or cash contributions, endorsements, publicity, or similar activities; …
  • FAR 49.502 Termination for convenience of the Government.
    …Partial payments. If the contract is with an agency of the U.S. Government or with State, local, or foreign governments or their agencies, and if the contracting officer determines that the requirement to pay interest on excess partial paym…
  • FAR 49.503 Termination for convenience of the Government and default.
    …Partial payments. If the contract is with an agency of the U.S. Government or with State, local, or foreign governments or their agencies, and if the contracting officer determines that the requirement to pay interest on excess partial paym…
  • FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price).
    …te II (SEP 1996). If the contract is with an agency of the U.S. Government or with State, local, or foreign governments or their agencies, and if the Contracting Officer determines that the requirement to pay interest on excess partial paym…
  • FAR 53.245 Government property.
    …d) SF 1424 (Rev. 5/04), Inventory Disposal Report (See 45.605). SF 1424 is authorized for local reproduction. (e) SF 1428 (Rev. 6/2007), Inventory Disposal Schedule, and SF 1429 (Rev. 5/04), Inventory Disposal Schedule—Continuation Sheet. …
  • DFARS 213.270 Use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card.
    …al or flag officer of SES member, delegation of this authority to the level of the senior local commander or director is permitted; or (c) The purchase or payment meets one or more of the following criteria: (1) The place of performance i…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …Combatant Commander subordinate commanders may designate mission-essential host nation or local national contractor employees (e.g., interpreters) as CAAF. CAAF includes contractors previously identified as contractors deploying with the U.…
  • FAR 9.406-1 General.
    …by an agency of the Federal Government or has not been allowed to participate in State or local contracts or assistance agreements on a basis of conduct similar to one or more of the causes for debarment specified in this subpart. (16) Whe…
  • FAR 9.407-3 Procedures.
    …ment of Justice, a U.S. Attorney's office, State attorney general's office, or a State or local prosecutor's office, that substantial interests of the Government in pending or contemplated legal proceedings based on the same facts as the su…
  • FAR 16.307 Contract clauses.
    …use the clause at 52.216-7 with its Alternate II. (4) If the contract is with a State or local government, the contracting officer shall use the clause at 52.216-7 with its Alternate III. (5) If the contract is with a nonprofit organizati…
  • FAR 22.807 Exemptions.
    …y employees who were not recruited within the United States. (3) Contracts with State or local governments. The requirements of E.O. 11246 in any contract with a State or local government (or any agency, instrumentality, or subdivision the…
  • FAR 22.1303 Applicability.
    … the clause at 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans, in any contract with a State or local government (or any agency, instrumentality, or subdivision) do not apply to any agency, instrumentality, or subdivision of that government that …
  • FAR 32.409-3 Security, supervision, and covenants.
    …(e) In an advance payment agreement with an instrumentality of the Government, a State, a local government, or an agency or instrumentality of a State or local government, the contracting officer may omit the requirement for deposit of the …
  • FAR 42.705-1 Contracting officer determination procedure.
    …ficer or auditor determined. (4) Educational institutions (see 42.705-3). (5) State and local governments (see 42.705-4). (6) Nonprofit organizations other than educational and state and local governments (see 42.705-5). (b) Procedures.…
  • FAR 49.601-2 Letter notice.
    …te a significant reduction in your work force, you are urged to— (i) Promptly inform the local State Employment Service of your reduction-in-force schedule in numbers and occupations, so that the Service can take timely action in assisting…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …nse in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a Federal, state or local government contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or Commission of embe…
  • FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards.
    …Pay System and the General Schedule) or from other wage determinations issued in the same locality. Basic to the establishment of any conformable wage rate(s) is the concept that a pay relationship should be maintained between job classific…
  • FAR 52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements).
    …ate I (SEP 1996). If the contract is with an agency of the U.S. Government or with State, local, or foreign governments or their agencies, and if the contracting officer determines that the requirement to pay interest on excess partial paym…
  • DFARS 225.7002-2 Exceptions.
    …tract award when using this exception.) (o) Acquisitions that are interagency, State, or local purchases that are executed by DoD as a result of the transfer of contracts from the General Services Administration or for which DoD serves as …
  • DFARS 237.7401 Policy.
    The authority in 206.302-5(b)(ii) to contract with local governments— (a) May be exercised without regard to the provisions of 10 U.S.C. Chapter 146, Contracting for Performance of Civilian Commercial or Industrial Type Functions; (b) May…
  • DFARS 252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property.
    …ublish a sales notice on the internet, in appropriate trade journals or magazines, and in local newspapers. (viii) The plant clearance officer or designated Government representative will witness the bid opening. The Contractor shall submi…
  • DFARS 252.249-7002 Notification of Anticipated Contract Termination or Reduction.
    …bstantial reductions under major defense programs. (c) Notice to employees and state and local officials. (1) Within 2 weeks after the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor that contract funding will be terminated or substantially re…
  • FAR 7.401 Acquisition considerations.
    …ition (see 2.101); and (v) Agency acquisition agreements, if applicable, with a State or local government. (b)(1) The factors to be compared in the analysis shall include, at a minimum: (i) Estimated length of the period the equipment is…
  • FAR 9.102 Applicability.
    …ted. (b) This subpart does not apply to proposed contracts with— (1) Foreign, State, or local governments; (2) Other U.S. Government agencies or their instrumentalities; or (3) Agencies for people who are blind or severely disabled (see…
  • FAR 15.209 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …orders to which Alternate I applies. (3) For cost-reimbursement contracts with State and local Governments, educational institutions, and other nonprofit organizations, the contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate II. (…
  • FAR 15.305 Proposal evaluation.
    …erors an opportunity to identify past or current contracts (including Federal, State, and local government and private) for efforts similar to the Government requirement. The solicitation shall also authorize offerors to provide information…
  • FAR 22.1402 Applicability.
    ….222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities, in any contract with a State or local government (or any agency, instrumentality, or subdivision) shall not apply to any agency, instrumentality, or subdivision of that government 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.