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27 sections with “operating authority”

  • FAR 52.247-3 Capability To Perform a Contract for the Relocation of a Federal Office.
    … an interstate move), the Contractor shall have obtained and hold appropriate and current operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (b)(1) If the move specified in this contract is to be performed by the Con…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ineering, construction phase services, soils engineering, drawing reviews, preparation of operating and maintenance manuals, and other related services. Assignment of claims means the transfer or making over by the contractor to a bank, tr…
  • FAR 17.602 Policy.
    …ne in writing to authorize contracting officers to enter into or renew any management and operating contract in accordance with the agency's statutory authority, or 41 U.S.C. chapter 33, and the agency's regulations governing such contracts…
  • FAR 1.301 Policy.
    …7, and other applicable statutes, when they have a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of the agency or have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors. However, publication is not require…
  • FAR 25.703-1 Definitions.
    …on, any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, and any governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (iii) Any successor to any entity described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this definition; and (2) Does not includ…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …he report may be submitted on a corporate, company or subdivision (e.g. plant or division operating as a separate profit center) basis, unless otherwise directed by the agency. (C) If the Contractor or a subcontractor is performing work fo…
  • FAR 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications.
    …on, any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, and any governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (iii) Any successor to any entity described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this definition; and (2) Does not includ…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    …re and other hazards, to the extent that similar properties are usually insured by others operating plants and properties of similar character in the same general locality; (ii) Adequate insurance against liability on account of damage to …
  • DFARS 239.7601 Definitions.
    …or Federal official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), orga…
  • DFARS 252.239-7010 Cloud Computing Services.
    …or Federal official or executive with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating an information system at an acceptable level of risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), orga…
  • FAR 1.102 Statement of guiding principles for the Federal Acquisition System.
    …perior ability to perform; and (iii) Promoting competition; (2) Minimize administrative operating costs; (3) Conduct business with integrity, fairness, and openness; and (4) Fulfill public policy objectives. (c) The Acquisition Team co…
  • FAR 17.600 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for management and operating contracts for the Department of Energy and any other agency having requisite statutory authority.
  • FAR 22.803 Responsibilities.
    …suring that the requirements of this subpart are carried out within the agency, and for cooperating with and assisting the OFCCP in fulfilling its responsibilities. (d) In the event the applicability of E.O. 11246 and implementing regulati…
  • FAR 22.1703 Policy.
    …oyee was recruited, and shall not prevent or hinder the ability of these employees from cooperating fully with Government authorities; (e) Provide suitable remedies, including termination, to be imposed on contractors that fail to comply w…
  • FAR 41.201 Policy.
    …edures to be used when the supplier refuses to execute a written contract.) (c) Specific operating and management details, such as procedures for internal agency contract assistance and review, delegations of authority, and approval thresh…
  • FAR 47.207-1 Qualifications of offerors.
    (a) Operating authorities. The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.247-2, Permits, Authorities, or Franchises, when regulated transportation is involved. The clause need not be used when a Federal office move is intrastate and…
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    …oyee was recruited, and shall not prevent or hinder the ability of these employees from cooperating fully with Government authorities. (2) The requirement for full cooperation does not foreclose any Contractor rights arising in law, the FA…
  • FAR 52.227-20 Rights in Data—SBIR Program.
    … software documentation means owner's manuals, user's manuals, installation instructions, operating instructions, and other similar items, regardless of storage medium, that explain the capabilities of the computer software or provide instr…
  • DFARS 201.301 Policy.
    …irements; and (v) Policies/procedures that have a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of DoD or a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors. (2) Relevant procedures, guidance, and informa…
  • DFARS 201.304 Agency control and compliance procedures.
    …olicy, procedure, clause, or form that— (A) Has a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of the agency; or (B) Has a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors. (ii) Except as provided in pa…
  • DFARS 201.402 Policy.
    …ion; (iv) State whether the deviation will have a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of the agency and/or a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, and give reasons to support the stat…
  • DFARS 201.404 Class deviations.
    …escribed in 201.402(1), that does not— (A) Have a significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of the department or agency; (B) Have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors; (C) Diminish any …
  • DFARS 239.7401 Definitions.
    …on, any statewide regulatory body, or any body with less than statewide jurisdiction when operating under the State authority. The following are not “governmental regulatory bodies”— (1) Regulatory bodies whose decisions are not subject to…
  • DFARS 241.101 Definitions.
    …Commission, a state-wide agency, or an agency with less than state-wide jurisdiction when operating pursuant to state authority. The body has the power to fix, establish, or control the rates and services of utility suppliers. Nonindepende…
  • DFARS 252.219-7004 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program).
    … report may be submitted on a corporate, company, or subdivision (e.g., plant or division operating as a separate profit center) basis, as negotiated in the comprehensive subcontracting plan with the Defense Contract Management Agency. (ii…
  • DFARS 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime.
    …m, including acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce. Gov…
  • DFARS 252.239-7004 Orders for Facilities and Services.
    …on, any statewide regulatory body, or any body with less than statewide jurisdiction when operating under the state authority. Regulatory bodies whose decisions are not subject to judicial appeal and regulatory bodies which regulate a compa…

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.