48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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61 sections with “payment protection”: the first 40
- FAR 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections.As prescribed in 28.102-3(b), insert the following clause: Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000) (a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections: (b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent…
- FAR 28.102 Performance and payment bonds and alternative payment protections for construction contracts.
- DFARS 228.102 Performance and payment bonds and alternative payment protections for construction contracts.
- FAR 32.503-14 Protection of Government title.(a) Since the Progress Payments clause gives the Government title to all of the materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and other items of property described in paragraph (d) of the Progress Payments clause, under the contract under whi…
- FAR 32.1007 Administration and payment of performance-based payments.…) Responsibility. The contracting officer responsible for administering performance-based payments (see 42.302(a)(13)) for the contract shall review and approve all performance-based payments for that contract. (b) Approval of financing re…
- FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction.As prescribed in 28.102-3(a), insert a clause substantially as follows: Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction (JUN 2020) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Original contract price means the award price of the contract; or, for…
- FAR 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts.As prescribed in 32.111(a)(5), insert the following clause: Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) (a) Payment of price. The Government shall pay the Contractor the contract price as provided in this contract. (b) P…
- FAR 52.237-4 Payment by Government to Contractor.…f improvements whenever the contracting officer determines that the Government shall make payment to the contractor in addition to any title to property that the contractor may receive under the contract: Payment by Government to Contracto…
- FAR 28.102-1 General.…er 31, subchapter III, Bonds (formerly known as the Miller Act), requires performance and payment bonds for any construction contract exceeding $150,000, except that this requirement may be waived— (1) by the contracting officer for as much…
- FAR 28.102-2 Amount required.…contract price increases, an additional amount equal to 100 percent of the increase. (2) Payment bonds. (i) Unless the contracting officer makes a written determination supported by specific findings that a payment bond in this amount is i…
- FAR 28.203-3 Release of security interest.…n subparagraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section. A surety's assets pledged in support of a payment bond may be released to a subcontractor or supplier upon Government receipt of a Federal district court judgment, or a sworn statement by the …
- FAR 52.228-11 Individual Surety—Pledge of Assets.…r shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a performance bond or a payment bond— (1) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation…
- FAR 28.102-3 Contract clauses.(a) Insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction, in solicitations and contracts for construction that contain a requirement for performance and payment bonds if the resultant…
- FAR 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds—Other Than Construction.As prescribed in 28.103-4, insert a clause substantially as follows: Performance and Payment Bonds—Other Than Construction (NOV 2006) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Original contract price means the award price of the contract …
- FAR 52.232-10 Payments Under Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts.As prescribed in 32.111(c)(1), insert the following clause: Payments Under Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts (APR 2010) (a) Estimates shall be made monthly of the amount and value of the work and services performed by the Contracto…
- DFARS 228.102-1 General.The requirement for performance and payment bonds is waived for cost-reimbursement contracts. However, for cost-type contracts with fixed-price construction subcontracts over $40,000, require the prime contractor to obtain from each of its …
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…or written assertion by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to the contract. Howe…
- FAR 9.406-2 Causes for debarment.…all judicial appeal rights have been exhausted. (2) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinq…
- FAR 28.103-3 Payment bonds.(a) A payment bond is required only when a performance bond is required, and if the use of payment bond is in the Government's interest. (b) When a contract price is increased, the Government may require additional bond protection in an am…
- FAR 32.409-3 Security, supervision, and covenants.(a) If advance payments are approved, the contracting officer shall enter into an agreement with the contractor covering special accounts and suitable covenants protecting the Government's interest (see 32.411). This requirement generally a…
- FAR 32.410 Findings, determination, and authorization.(a) Each determination concerning advance payments shall be supported by written findings (see 32.402(c)(1)(iii)). (b) The following is an example of the format and text of findings, determination, and authorization with alternative words,…
- FAR 32.804 Extent of assignee's protection.(a) No payments made by the Government to the assignee under any contract assigned in accordance with the Act may be recovered on account of any liability of the contractor to the Government. This immunity of the assignee is effective wheth…
- FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…ment of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor. (e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $200,000.) By submission of its offer…
- FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…ing with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015). (5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). (6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 355…
- FAR 52.222-2 Payment for Overtime Premiums.As prescribed in 22.103-5(b), insert the following clause: Payment for Overtime Premiums (JUL 1990) (a) The use of overtime is authorized under this contract if the overtime premium cost does not exceed * ___ or the overtime premium is pa…
- FAR 52.227-13 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Government.…The Contracting Officer or any authorized representative shall, until 3 years after final payment under this contract, have the right to examine any books (including laboratory notebooks), records, and documents of the Contractor relating t…
- FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price).…acting Officer. The proceeds of any transfer or disposition will be applied to reduce any payments to be made by the Government under this contract, credited to the price or cost of the work, or paid in any other manner directed by the Cont…
- FAR 52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements).…acting Officer. The proceeds of any transfer or disposition will be applied to reduce any payments to be made by the Government under this contract, credited to the price or cost of the work, or paid in any other manner directed by the Cont…
- FAR 52.249-6 Termination (Cost-Reimbursement).…acting Officer. The proceeds of any transfer or disposition will be applied to reduce any payments to be made by the Government under this contract, credited to the price or cost of the work, or paid in any other manner directed by the Cont…
- DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.…t 225—Foreign Acquisition. (A) Use the provision at 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate, to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and Executive Order 10582 of December 17, 1954, Prescribing Uniform Procedures for C…
- DFARS 215.404-71-3 Contract type risk and working capital adjustment.…or contract type risk. It only applies to fixed-price contracts that provide for progress payments. Though it uses a formula approach, it is not intended to be an exact calculation of the cost of working capital. Its purpose is to give gene…
- DFARS 252.227-7038 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business).…The Contracting Officer or any authorized representative shall, until 3 years after final payment under this contract, have the right to examine any books (including laboratory notebooks), records, and documents of the Contractor relating t…
- DFARS 252.235-7004 Protection of Human Subjects.…Regulation clause 52.242-15 to immediately suspend, in whole or in part, work and further payment under this contract, or will result in other issuance of suspension of work and further payment for as long as determined necessary at the dis…
- FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters.…ll judicial appeal rights have been exhausted. (ii) The taxpayer is delinquent in making payment. A taxpayer is delinquent if the taxpayer has failed to pay the tax liability when full payment was due and required. A taxpayer is not delinq…
- FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.…the introductory text of this definition, is a recruitment fee, regardless of whether the payment is— (i) Paid in property or money; (ii) Deducted from wages; (iii) Paid back in wage or benefit concessions; (iv) Paid back as a kickback,…
- FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.…ny royalties or income earned by the Contractor with respect to subject inventions, after payment of expenses (including payments to inventors) incidental to the administration of subject inventions for the support of scientific research or…
- DFARS 252.217-7016 Plant protection.…to the construction or installation of necessary security devices or equipment. (c) Upon payment by the Government of the cost of any device or equipment required or approved under paragraph (b) of this clause, title shall vest in the Gove…
- FAR 12.503 Applicability of certain laws to Executive agency contracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.…, as amended by sections 2091 and 8105 of Public Law 103-355 (10 U.S.C. 4601 note prec.), Payment Protections for Subcontractors and Suppliers (see 28.106-6). (10) 15 U.S.C. 644(w), Solicitation Notice Regarding Administration of Change Or…
- FAR 12.504 Applicability of certain laws to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.…-190, as amended by Sections 2091 and 8105 of Pub. L. 103-355 10 U.S.C. 4601 note prec.), Payment Protections for Subcontractors and Suppliers (see 28.106-6). (b) The requirements for a certificate and clause under the Contract Work Hours …
- FAR 28.000 Scope of part.…use of the sealed bid or negotiated methods. It covers bid guarantees, bonds, alternative payment protections, security for bonds, and insurance.
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.