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79 sections with “military personnel”: the first 40

  • FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.
    …nt commander or subordinate joint force commander for the conduct or support of specified military operations. Supporting a diplomatic or consular mission means performing outside the United States under a contract administered by Federal …
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …nt commander or subordinate joint force commander for the conduct or support of specified military operations. Designated reception site means the designated place for the reception, staging, integration, and onward movement of contractors…
  • DFARS 252.216-7004 Award Fee Reduction or Denial for Jeopardizing the Health or Safety of Government Personnel.
    …ormance of this contract to have caused serious bodily injury or death of any civilian or military personnel of the Government through gross negligence or with reckless disregard for the safety of such personnel; or (B) Has been determined…
  • 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…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    …ng to arbitration or other methods of alternative dispute resolution. (3) The command of military forces, especially the leadership of military personnel who are members of the combat, combat support, or combat service support role. (4) T…
  • DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …at 252.223-7009, Prohibition of Procurement of Fluorinated Fire-Fighting Agent for Use on Military Installations, as prescribed at 223.7404 to comply with section 322(b), (c), and (d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Yea…
  • DFARS 223.7104 Exceptions.
    … (5) The disposal of excess explosives produced under a DoD contract, if the head of the military department concerned determines, in each case, that an alternative feasible means of disposal is not available to the contractor, taking into…
  • 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 227.675-2 Review of agreements.
    …rchase from the second source the supplies or services involved in the agreement, or that Military Assistance Program funds will be provided for the procurement of the supplies or services, the following guidance applies. (1) If the agreem…
  • 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 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.
    …m Awareness Training for Contractors (JAN 2023) (a) Definition. As used in this clause— Military installation means a base, camp, post, station, yard, center, or other activity under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military departm…
  • 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 252.237-7023 Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.
    …uch as support of vital systems, including ships owned, leased, or operated in support of military missions or roles at sea; associated support activities, including installation, garrison, and base support services; and similar services pr…
  • 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 216.405-2-70 Award fee reduction or denial for jeopardizing the health or safety of Government personnel.
    …f contractor or subcontractor actions cause serious bodily injury or death of civilian or military Government personnel during such period. The contracting officer's evaluation also shall consider recovering all or part of award fees previo…
  • DFARS 222.101-4 Removal of items from contractors' facilities affected by work stoppages.
    … seek the concurrence of the parties to the dispute to permit movement of the material by military vehicles with military personnel. On receipt of such concurrences, the commander may proceed to make necessary arrangements to move the mater…
  • DFARS 222.101-70 Acquisition of stevedoring services during labor disputes.
    …re urgently needed. (1) Attempt to have management and labor voluntarily agree to exempt military supplies from the labor dispute by continuing the movement of such material. (2) Divert vessels to alternate ports able to provide necessary…
  • DFARS 228.370-2 General.
    …ce provides the appropriate coverage required by the clause at 252.228-7001. (c) Foreign military sales. The exception for foreign military sales (FMS) contracts at 228.371(b)(1)(iii) only applies to FMS cases where the FMS customer has ex…
  • DFARS 237.7000 Scope.
    This subpart— (a) Applies to contracts for mortuary services (the care of remains) for military personnel within the United States; and (b) May be used as guidance in areas outside the United States for mortuary services for deceased mili…
  • 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 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel.
    …rson captured, detained, held, or otherwise under the effective control of DoD personnel (military or civilian) in connection with hostilities. This includes, but is not limited to, enemy prisoners of war, civilian internees, and retained p…
  • DFARS 252.237-7019 Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees.
    … Defense on behalf of the United States Government as a result of armed conflict or other military operation by United States armed forces. Personnel interacting with detainees means personnel who, in the course of their duties, are expect…
  • FAR 22.1003-4 Administrative limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions.
    …, including services of real estate brokers and appraisers to assist Federal employees or military personnel in buying and selling homes (which shall not include actual moving or storage of household goods and related services). (2) Condit…
  • DFARS 209.105-2-70 Inclusion of determination of contractor fault in Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).
    …s or subcontractor's gross negligence or reckless disregard for the safety of civilian or military personnel of the Government caused serious bodily injury or death of such personnel, the contracting officer shall enter in FAPIIS the approp…
  • DFARS 218.170 Additional acquisition flexibilities.
    …y, may be appropriate under certain circumstances. See PGI 206.302-2. (b) Use of advance Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR). For urgent requirements, the advance MIPR may be transmitted electronically. See PGI 208.7004-3. …
  • 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 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…
  • FAR 4.2301 Definitions.
    …lves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces; involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or in…
  • 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 25.301-4 Contract clause.
    … (1) Contingency operations; (2) Humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or (3) Other military operations or military exercises, when designated by the combatant commander; or (b) When supporting a diplomatic or consular mission— (1) …
  • FAR 25.302-3 Applicability.
    …ations as designated by the Secretary of Defense; or (2) In an area of other significant military operations as designated by the Secretary of Defense, and only upon agreement of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State. (b) Th…
  • FAR 25.302-4 Policy.
    …ounting for weapons; registering and identifying armored vehicles, helicopters, and other military vehicles; and reporting specified incidents in which personnel performing private security functions under a contract are involved. (2) In a…
  • FAR 39.002 Definitions.
    …cryptologic activities related to national security; (3) Involves command and control of military forces; (4) Involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or (5) Is critical to the direct fulfillment of mili…
  • FAR 52.204-28 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts.
    …lves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces; involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or in…
  • FAR 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.
    …lves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces; involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or in…
  • DFARS 218.201 Contingency operation.
    …zed to make emergency acquisitions in direct support of U.S. or allied forces deployed in military contingency, humanitarian, or peacekeeping operations in a country or region subject to economic sanctions administered by the Department of …
  • 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 225.371-4 Law of war training.
    …eployed outside the United States. The basic training normally will be provided through a military-run training center. The contracting officer may authorize the use of an alternate basic training source, provided the servicing DoD legal ad…
  • DFARS 225.371-5 Contract clauses.
    …operations; (2) Peace operations consistent with Joint Publication 3-07.3; or (3) Other military operations or military exercises, when designated by the combatant commander or as directed by the Secretary of Defense. (b) For additional …
  • DFARS 228.370-1 Definitions.
    …eans an aircraft operated by the Government for sovereign, noncommercial purposes such as military, customs, and police services. Military aircraft are afforded status as state aircraft. In very rare circumstances, DoD-contracted aircraft m…

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