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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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55 sections with “military construction”: the first 40

  • DFARS 225.7014 Restrictions on military construction.
    (a) For restriction on award of military construction contracts to be performed in the United States outlying areas in the Pacific and on Kwajalein Atoll, or in countries bordering the Arabian Gulf, see 236.273(a). (b) For restriction on a…
  • DFARS 236.274 Restriction on acquisition of steel for use in military construction projects.
    In accordance with section 108 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2009 ( Pub. L. 110-329, Division E) and the same provision in subsequent military construction appropriations acts), do not acquire, or all…
  • DFARS 232.703-70 Military construction appropriations act restriction.
    Annual military construction appropriations acts restrict the use of funds appropriated by the acts for payments under cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts (see 216.306(c)).
  • DFARS 252.236-7010 Overseas military construction—Preference for United States firms.
    As prescribed in 236.570(c)(1), use the following provision: Overseas Military Construction—Preference for United States Firms (JAN 1997) (a) Definition. “United States firm,” as used in this provision, means a firm incorporated in the Un…
  • DFARS 252.236-7012 Military construction on Kwajalein Atoll—evaluation preference.
    As prescribed in 236.570(c)(2), use the following provision: Military Construction on Kwajalein Atoll—Evaluation Preference (MAR 1998) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— (1) Marshallese firm means a local firm incorporated in th…
  • DFARS 236.273 Construction in foreign countries.
    (a) In accordance with section 112 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Division I of Pub. L. 113-235) and the same provision in subsequent military construction appropriations act…
  • DFARS 216.306 Cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts.
    (c) Limitations. For contracts in connection with a military construction project or military family housing project, see the prohibition at 216.301-3. (i) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(ii) of this section, annual military constructi…
  • DFARS 236.215 Special procedures for cost-reimbursement contracts for construction.
    For contracts in connection with a military construction project or military family housing project, see the prohibition at 216.301-3.
  • DFARS 236.570 Additional provisions and clauses.
    …n only unit prices for some items. (c) Use the following provisions in solicitations for military construction contracts that are funded with military construction appropriations and are estimated to exceed $1,000,000: (1) 252.236-7010, O…
  • DFARS 236.270 Expediting construction contracts.
    …8 requires agency head approval to expedite the completion date of a contract funded by a Military Construction Appropriations Act, if additional costs are involved. This approval authority may not be redelegated. The approval authority mus…
  • DFARS 236.601 Policy.
    …contract price for architect-engineer services or construction design, in connection with military construction, military family housing, or restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities, exceeds $1.5 million. In accordance …
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …tates and the District of Columbia. Contingency operation (10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13)) means a military operation that— (1) Is designated by the Secretary of Defense as an operation in which members of the armed forces are or may become involve…
  • DFARS 236.271 Cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts.
    Annual military construction appropriations acts restrict the use of cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts (see 216.306(c)). See also 216.301-3 regarding the prohibition on the use of certain cost-reimbursement contracts in connection with a milita…
  • DFARS 236.602-70 Restriction on award of overseas architect-engineer contracts to foreign firms.
    In accordance with section 111 of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (Division I of Pub. L. 113-235) and the same provision in subsequent military construction appropriations acts, a…
  • DFARS 242.202 Assignment of contract administration.
    …icare program contracts; (K) Stevedoring contracts; (L) Construction and maintenance of military and civil public works, including harbors, docks, port facilities, military housing, development of recreational facilities, water resources,…
  • DFARS 252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.
    … (2) Combat operations, as designated by the Secretary of Defense; (3) Other significant military operations (as defined in 32 CFR part 159), designated by the Secretary of Defense upon agreement of the Secretary of State; (4) Peace opera…
  • DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.
    …or example, the contract documentation contains a reference to a DoD contract number or a military destination. U.S.-flag vessel means either a vessel belonging to the United States or a vessel of the United States as that term is defined …
  • FAR 47.505 Construction contracts.
    … the policies and regulations in this subpart. (b) These requirements shall not apply to military assistance, foreign aid, or similar projects under the auspices of the U.S. Government when the recipient nation furnishes, or pays for, at l…
  • FAR 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.
    …g under the contract or related to a potential or disclosed violation. Other significant military operations means activities, other than combat operations, as part of a contingency operation outside the United States that is carried out b…
  • DFARS 216.301-3 Limitations.
    For contracts in connection with a military construction project or a military family housing project, contracting officers shall not use cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, or cost-plus-incentive-fee contract types (10 U.S.C. 3323). …
  • DFARS 236.102 Definitions.
    …rate of Civil Engineering. Marshallese firm is defined in the provision at 252.236-7012, Military Construction on Kwajalein Atoll—Evaluation Preference. United States firm is defined in the provisions at 252.236-7010, Overseas Military Co…
  • FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels.
    …ntracts items for f.o.b. destination shipment); or (B) Shipped in direct support of U.S. military— (1) Contingency operations; (2) Exercises; or (3) Forces deployed in connection with United Nations or North Atlantic Treaty Organizatio…
  • DFARS 204.804 Closeout of contract files.
    …rdance with FAR 4.804-5(a)(3) through (15), as appropriate, if each contract— (A)(1) For military construction (as defined at 10 U.S.C. 2801) or shipbuilding, was awarded at least 10 fiscal years before the current fiscal year; or (2) For…
  • DFARS 219.502-2 Total small business set-asides.
    …er $3.5 million; (2) Dredging under $2 million; and (3) Architect-engineer services for military construction or family housing projects under $1 million (10 U.S.C. 2855).
  • DFARS 225.7003-1 Definitions.
    … 50 percent or more of the alloy (by mass). Automotive item— (1) Means a self-propelled military transport tactical vehicle, primarily intended for use by military personnel or for carrying cargo, such as— (i) A high-mobility multipurpos…
  • DFARS 225.7703-2 Determination requirements.
    …be prepared and executed as follows: (a) For products or services to be used only by the military forces, police, or other security personnel of Afghanistan, the contracting officer shall— (1) Determine in writing that the product or serv…
  • DFARS 236.609-70 Additional provision.
    …tates Firms, in solicitations for architect-engineer contracts that are— (1) Funded with military construction appropriations; (2) Estimated to exceed $500,000; and (3) To be performed in Japan, in any North Atlantic Treaty Organization …
  • DFARS 237.7502 Policy.
    …arting construction for a facilities project regardless of cost. Use DD Form 1391, FY____ Military Construction Project Data, to notify congressional committees of projects that are not included in the annual budget.
  • DFARS 246.270-4 Contract clause.
    Use the clause at 252.246-7004, Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercia…
  • DFARS 252.236-7011 Overseas architect-engineer services—Restriction to United States firms.
    …3) The firm employs United States citizens in key management positions. (b) Restriction. Military construction appropriations acts restrict award of a contract, resulting from this solicitation, to a United States firm or a joint venture o…
  • FAR 11.601 Definitions.
    …racts or orders needed to support approved programs. National defense means programs for military and energy production or construction, military assistance to any foreign nation, stockpiling, space, and any directly related activity. Such…
  • FAR 25.301-1 Scope.
    …i) Contingency operations; (ii) Humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or (iii) Other military operations or military exercises, when designated by the combatant commander; or (2) When supporting a diplomatic or consular mission— (i) …
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …ting plan. For DoD, a consolidated report shall be submitted for all contracts awarded by military departments/agencies and/or subcontracts awarded by DoD prime contractors. (D) The report shall be submitted annually by October 30 for the …
  • DFARS 206.302-5 Authorized or required by statute.
    … Application. Agencies may use this authority to— (i) Acquire supplies and services from military exchange stores outside the United States for use by the armed forces outside the United States in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2424(a) and subj…
  • DFARS 219.402 Small Business Administration procurement center representatives.
    …sistance means any of the following activities carried out in conjunction with authorized military operations in a foreign country: (A) Medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary care provided in areas of a country that are rural or underse…
  • DFARS 225.371-1 Scope.
    … (1) Contingency operations; (2) Humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or (3) Other military operations or military exercises, when designated by the combatant commander. (b) Any of the types of operations listed in paragraph (a) of …
  • DFARS 247.574 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …mercial products and commercial services that are— (i) Shipped in direct support of U.S. military contingency operations, exercises, or forces deployed in humanitarian or peacekeeping operations when the contract is not a construction cont…
  • FAR 12.503 Applicability of certain laws to Executive agency contracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …ervices: (1) 10 U.S.C. 983, Institutions of Higher Education that Prevent ROTC Access or Military Recruiting on Campus: Denial of Grants and Contracts from Department of Defense, Department of Education, and Certain Other Departments and A…
  • FAR 18.102 System for Award Management.
    …02-2); or (2) Contracts awarded by a contracting officer— (i) Deployed in the course of military operations; (ii) Located outside the United States and its outlying areas, for work to be performed in support of diplomatic or developmenta…
  • FAR 19.702 Statutory requirements.
    …ent must have been approved by the Director, Small Business Programs of the cognizant DoD military department or defense agency, before developmental assistance costs may be credited against subcontract goals. A list of approved agreements …

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