48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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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…
FAR (chapter 1)
- Part 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 58 sections
- Part 2 Definitions of Words and Terms 3 sections
- Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 98 sections
- Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters 116 sections
- Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions 34 sections
- Part 6 Competition Requirements 34 sections
- Part 7 Acquisition Planning 34 sections
- Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 67 sections
- Part 9 Contractor Qualifications 106 sections
- Part 10 Market Research 4 sections
- Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 33 sections
- Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 38 sections
- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 49 sections
- Part 14 Sealed Bidding 82 sections
- Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation 81 sections
- Part 16 Types of Contracts 74 sections
- Part 17 Special Contracting Methods 50 sections
- Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions 34 sections
- Part 19 Small Business Programs 126 sections
- Part 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 205 sections
- Part 23 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 38 sections
- Part 24 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 10 sections
- Part 25 Foreign Acquisition 81 sections
- Part 26 Other Socioeconomic Programs 36 sections
- Part 27 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 59 sections
- Part 28 Bonds and Insurance 61 sections
- Part 29 Taxes 23 sections
- Part 30 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 30 sections
- Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 87 sections
- Part 32 Contract Financing 175 sections
- Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 23 sections
- Part 34 Major System Acquisition 20 sections
- Part 35 Research and Development Contracting 25 sections
- Part 36 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 81 sections
- Part 37 Service Contracting 46 sections
- Part 38 Federal Supply Schedule Contracting 3 sections
- Part 39 Acquisition of Information Technology 14 sections
- Part 40 Information Security and Supply Chain Security 12 sections
- Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services 17 sections
- Part 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services 84 sections
- Part 43 Contract Modifications 14 sections
- Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 24 sections
- Part 45 Government Property 33 sections
- Part 46 Quality Assurance 60 sections
- Part 47 Transportation 106 sections
- Part 48 Value Engineering 13 sections
- Part 49 Termination of Contracts 108 sections
- Part 50 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 34 sections
- Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 15 sections
- Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 680 sections
- Part 53 Forms 61 sections
DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)
- Part 201 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 24 sections
- Part 202 Definitions of Words and Terms 1 sections
- Part 203 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 28 sections
- Part 204 Administrative and Information Matters 76 sections
- Part 205 Publicizing Contract Actions 11 sections
- Part 206 Competition Requirements 20 sections
- Part 207 Acquisition Planning 22 sections
- Part 208 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 31 sections
- Part 209 Contractor Qualifications 55 sections
- Part 210 Market Research 2 sections
- Part 211 Describing Agency Needs 22 sections
- Part 212 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 24 sections
- Part 213 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 23 sections
- Part 214 Sealed Bidding 14 sections
- Part 215 Contracting by Negotiation 66 sections
- Part 216 Types of Contracts 36 sections
- Part 217 Special Contracting Methods 64 sections
- Part 218 Emergency Acquisitions 7 sections
- Part 219 Small Business Programs 47 sections
- Part 222 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 56 sections
- Part 223 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 34 sections
- Part 224 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 2 sections
- Part 225 Foreign Acquisition 251 sections
- Part 226 Other Socioeconomic Programs 14 sections
- Part 227 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 99 sections
- Part 228 Bonds and Insurance 17 sections
- Part 229 Taxes 9 sections
- Part 230 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 2 sections
- Part 231 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 232 Contract Financing 74 sections
- Part 233 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 8 sections
- Part 234 Major System Acquisition 13 sections
- Part 235 Research and Development Contracting 16 sections
- Part 236 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 25 sections
- Part 237 Service Contracting 67 sections
- Part 239 Acquisition of Information Technology 38 sections
- Part 241 Acquisition of Utility Services 8 sections
- Part 242 Contract Administration and Audit Services 40 sections
- Part 243 Contract Modifications 18 sections
- Part 244 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 245 Government Property 23 sections
- Part 246 Quality Assurance 39 sections
- Part 247 Transportation 27 sections
- Part 249 Termination of Contracts 14 sections
- Part 250 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 16 sections
- Part 251 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 5 sections
- Part 252 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 405 sections
- Part 253 Forms 10 sections
- Part 270 Defense Contracting Programs 7 sections
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.