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27 sections with “loss ratio factor”

  • FAR 32.503-6 Suspension or reduction of payments.
    …ditional operating or financial arrangements adequate for completing the contract without loss to the Government. (2) If the contracting officer concludes that further progress payments would increase the probable loss to the Government, t…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …es otherwise, the seller or consignor is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss. For use in the clause at 52.247-34, see the definition at 52.247-34(a). F.o.b. origin means free on board at origin; i.e., the seller or consig…
  • FAR 28.308 Self-insurance.
    …dopting coverage, including types of risks, limits of coverage, assignments of safety and loss control, and legal service responsibilities; (2) If available, the corporate insurance manual and organization chart detailing fiscal responsibi…
  • FAR 31.001 Definitions.
    …sed to determine the actuarial value of the assets of a pension plan. Actuarial gain and loss means the effect on pension cost resulting from differences between actuarial assumptions and actual experience. Actuarial valuation means the d…
  • FAR 49.203 Adjustment for loss.
    …t, the TCO shall not allow profit if it appears that the contractor would have incurred a loss had the entire contract been completed. The TCO shall negotiate or determine the amount of loss and make an adjustment in the amount of settlemen…
  • FAR 50.103-4 Facts and evidence.
    … addresses, and telephone numbers. (9) A statement and evidence of steps taken to reduce losses and claims to a minimum. (10) Any other relevant statements or evidence that may be required. (b) Amendments without consideration—essentiali…
  • DFARS 228.370-2 General.
    … applies to FMS cases where the FMS customer has explicitly refused assumption of risk of loss. If the FMS customer has accepted the standard Letter of Offer and Acceptance Standard Terms and Conditions, as described in DoD 5105.38-M, Secur…
  • DFARS 252.228-7001 Ground and Flight Risk.
    …rnment as self-insurer. The Government self-insures and assumes the risk of damage to, or loss or destruction of, covered aircraft subject to the following conditions: (1) The Contractor's liability to the Government for damage, loss, or d…
  • DFARS 252.247-7007 Liability and insurance.
    … and Insurance (DEC 1991) (a) The Contractor shall be— (1) Liable to the Government for loss or damage to property, real and personal, owned by the Government or for which the Government is liable; (2) Responsible for, and hold the Gover…
  • FAR 31.205-13 Employee morale, health, welfare, food service, and dormitory costs and credits.
    …y loyalty, team work, or physical fitness. (d)(1) The allowability of food and dormitory losses are determined by the following factors: (i) Losses from operating food and dormitory services are allowable only if the contractor's objectiv…
  • FAR 31.205-42 Termination costs.
    …ractor submits evidence that the items could not be retained at cost without sustaining a loss. The contracting officer should consider the contractor's plans and orders for current and planned production when determining if items can reaso…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    …thly or at other intervals as required, signed or certified balance sheets and profit and loss statements together with a report on the operation of the special account in the form prescribed by the administering office; and (2) if requeste…
  • DFARS 247.206 Preparation of solicitations and contracts.
    … using the following as evaluation factors or subfactors: (1) Record of claims involving loss or damage; and (2) Commitment of transportation assets to readiness support (e.g., Civil Reserve Air Fleet and Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agre…
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …rocedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract. (j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the C…
  • FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments.
    …to property to which the Government acquired title solely under this clause. (e) Risk of loss. Before delivery to and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall bear the risk of loss for property, the title to which vests in the Go…
  • FAR 52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments.
    …to property to which the Government acquired title solely under this clause. (g) Risk of loss. Before delivery to and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall bear the risk of loss for property, the title to which vests in the Go…
  • FAR 4.2301 Definitions.
    … alternatives to the covered source; (8) Potential impact or harm caused by the possible loss, damage, or compromise of a product, material, or service to an organization's operations or mission; and (9) Likelihood of a potential impact o…
  • FAR 11.002 Policy.
    …extent that such use is impracticable or is likely to cause significant inefficiencies or loss of markets to United States firms. Requiring activities are responsible for establishing guidance implementing this policy in formulating their r…
  • FAR 15.402 Pricing policy.
    …proposed price reductions under other contracts as an evaluation factor; or (2) Consider losses or profits realized or anticipated under other contracts. (c) Not include in a contract price any amount for a specified contingency to the ex…
  • FAR 31.205-6 Compensation for personal services.
    …actuarial liability (unfunded accumulated postretirement benefit obligation) as a gain or loss; and (2) Present an analysis demonstrating that all costs assigned to prior periods have been accounted for in accordance with paragraphs (o)(2)…
  • FAR 32.503-3 Initiation of progress payments and review of accounting system.
    …f liquidating any progress payments or (ii) the Government is otherwise protected against loss by additional protective provisions, and (2) that the contractor's accounting system and controls are adequate for proper administration of progr…
  • FAR 50.103-1 General.
    The fact that losses occur under a contract is not sufficient basis for exercising the authority conferred by Pub. L. 85-804. Whether appropriate action will facilitate the national defense is a judgment to be made on the basis of all of th…
  • FAR 50.104-3 Special procedures for unusually hazardous or nuclear risks.
    …elevant segments of the total insurance coverage; (D) Deductibles, if any, applicable to losses under the policies; (E) Any exclusions from coverage under such policies for unusually hazardous or nuclear risks; and (F) Applicable workers…
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    …ion of contract payments until the Contractor has taken appropriate remedial action; (4) Loss of award fee, consistent with the award fee plan, for the performance period in which the Government determined Contractor non-compliance; (5) D…
  • FAR 52.237-4 Payment by Government to Contractor.
    …oceed with the work. The Government shall not be responsible for the condition of, or any loss or damage to, the property. If the Contractor does not wish to remove from the site any of the property acquired, the Contracting Officer may, up…
  • FAR 52.250-3 SAFETY Act Block Designation/Certification.
    … weapons or other methods designed or intended to cause mass destruction, injury or other loss to citizens or institutions of the United States. Block certification means SAFETY Act certification of a technology class that the Department o…
  • FAR 52.250-4 SAFETY Act Pre-qualification Designation Notice.
    … weapons or other methods designed or intended to cause mass destruction, injury or other loss to citizens or institutions of the United States. Block certification means SAFETY Act certification of a technology class that the Department o…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

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