48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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8 sections with “misrepresentation of fact”

  • FAR 3.405 Misrepresentations or violations of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.
    …onnel who suspect or have evidence of attempted or actual exercise of improper influence, misrepresentation of a contingent fee arrangement, or other violation of the Covenant Against Contingent Fees shall report the matter promptly to the …
  • FAR 33.201 Definitions.
    …he contractor that (1) may result in a claim or (2) is all or part of an existing claim. Misrepresentation of fact means a false statement of substantive fact, or any conduct which leads to the belief of a substantive fact material to prop…
  • FAR 33.202 Disputes.
    …r claims; and (c) a civil penalty for contractor claims that are fraudulent or based on a misrepresentation of fact.
  • FAR 33.209 Suspected fraudulent claims.
    …support any part of the claim and there is evidence that the inability is attributable to misrepresentation of fact or to fraud on the part of the contractor, the contracting officer shall refer the matter to the agency official responsible…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …1.411, 126.900, 127.700, and 128.600, a contractor acting in good faith is not liable for misrepresentations made by its subcontractors regarding the subcontractor's size or socioeconomic status. (d) The Offeror's subcontracting plan shall…
  • FAR 33.104 Protests to GAO.
    …protest is sustained as the result of an awardee's intentional or negligent misstatement, misrepresentation, or miscertification, the Government may require the awardee to reimburse the Government the amount of such costs. In addition to an…
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    …ge understood by the employee or potential employee, basic information or making material misrepresentations during the recruitment of employees regarding the key terms and conditions of employment, including wages and fringe benefits, the …
  • FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award.
    …clause. (f) If, as the result of the Contractor's intentional or negligent misstatement, misrepresentation, or miscertification, a protest related to this contract is sustained, and the Government pays costs, as provided in FAR 33.102(b)(2…

FAR (chapter 1)

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