48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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- FAR 31.205-6 Compensation for personal services.(a) General. Compensation for personal services is allowable subject to the following general criteria and additional requirements contained in other parts of this cost principle: (1) Compensation for personal services must be for work per…
- FAR 37.104 Personal services contracts.(a) A personal services contract is characterized by the employer-employee relationship it creates between the Government and the contractor's personnel. The Government is normally required to obtain its employees by direct hire under compe…
- FAR 37.204 Guidelines for determining availability of personnel.…of an agency shall determine, for each evaluation or analysis of proposals, if sufficient personnel with the requisite training and capabilities are available within the agency to perform the evaluation or analysis of proposals submitted fo…
- FAR 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest.As prescribed in 3.1106, insert the following clause: Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (JUN 2020) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions means supp…
- FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.As prescribed in 22.1705(a)(1), insert the following clause: Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Agent means any individual, including a director, an officer, an employee, or an independen…
- FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.As prescribed in 25.301-4, insert the following clause: Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States (MAY 2020) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Ch…
- DFARS 216.405-2-70 Award fee reduction or denial for jeopardizing the health or safety of Government personnel.…6-7004, Award Fee Reduction or Denial for Jeopardizing the Health or Safety of Government Personnel. (b) The contracting officer shall include in the evaluation criteria of any award-fee plan, a review of contractor and subcontractor actio…
- DFARS 237.104 Personal services contracts.(b)(i) Authorization to acquire the personal services of experts and consultants is included in 10 U.S.C. 129b. Personal service contracts for expert and consultant services must also be authorized by a determination and findings (D&F) in a…
- DFARS 252.203-7001 Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies.As prescribed in 203.570-3, use the following clause: Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— (1) Arising out of a contract with the DoD mea…
- DFARS 252.216-7004 Award Fee Reduction or Denial for Jeopardizing the Health or Safety of Government Personnel.…lause: Award Fee Reduction or Denial for Jeopardizing the Health or Safety of Government Personnel (SEP 2011) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Covered incident— (i) Means any incident in which the Contractor, through a criminal,…
- DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.As prescribed in 225.371-5(a), use the following clause: Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States (Aug 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Combatant Commander means the commander of …
- DFARS 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel.…173-5, use the following clause: Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Detainee means any person captured, detained, held, or otherwise under the effective c…
- DFARS 252.237-7019 Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees.As prescribed in 237.171-4, use the following clause: Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting With Detainees (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Combatant Commander means the commander of a unified or specified comb…
- FAR 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan.…ed in 22.1705(b), insert the following provision: Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (OCT 2025) (a) The term “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” is defined in the clause of this solicitation ent…
- FAR 4.1302 Acquisition of approved products and services for personal identity verification.(a) In order to comply with FIPS PUB 201, agencies must purchase only approved personal identity verification products and services. (b) Agencies may acquire the approved products and services from the GSA, Federal Supply Schedule 70, Spec…
- FAR 8.103 Information on available excess personal property.Information regarding the availability of excess personal property can be obtained through— (a) Reviewing and requesting available excess personal property in GSAXcess® (see https://gsaxcess.gov); and (b) Personal contact with GSA or the …
- FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.As prescribed in 4.1303, insert the following clause: Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) (a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that …
- FAR 52.247-21 Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage.…acts for transportation or for transportation-related services: Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage (APR 1984) (a) The Contractor assumes responsibility for all damage or injury to persons or property occasione…
- DFARS 252.225-7061 Restriction on the Acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment and Certain Other Items from Non-Allied Foreign Nations.As prescribed in 225.7023-4, use the following clause: Restriction on the Acquisition of Personal Protective Equipment and Certain Other Items From Non-Allied Foreign Nations (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Covered co…
- FAR 52.228-7 Insurance—Liability to Third Persons.As prescribed in 28.311-1, insert the following clause: Insurance—Liability to Third Persons (MAR 1996) (a)(1) Except as provided in subparagraph (a)(2) of this clause, the Contractor shall provide and maintain workers' compensation, empl…
- FAR 52.232-3 Payments Under Personal Services Contracts.…yment due dates in accordance with agency regulations, in solicitations and contracts for personal services: Payments Under Personal Services Contracts (APR 1984) The Government shall pay the Contractor for the services performed by the C…
- FAR 52.249-12 Termination (Personal Services).…s prescribed in 49.505(a), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for personal services (see part 37): Termination (Personal Services) (APR 1984) The Government may terminate this contract at any time upon at least 15 …
- DFARS 252.226-7002 Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities.… following provision: Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons With Disabilities (DEC 2019) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Eligible contractor means a business entity operated on a for-profi…
- DFARS 225.371 Contractor personnel supporting U.S. Armed Forces deployed outside the United States.For additional information on contractor personnel supporting U.S. Armed Forces, see PGI 225.371.
- DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of government personnel work product.As prescribed in 204.404-70(b), use the following clause: Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) The Contractor's procedures for protecting against unauthorized disclosure of information shall not require Department of De…
- DFARS 252.222-7000 Restrictions on employment of personnel.As prescribed in 222.7004, use the following clause: Restrictions on Employment of Personnel (MAR 2000) (a) The Contractor shall employ, for the purpose of performing that portion of the contract work in ________, individuals who are resi…
- FAR 3.101-2 Solicitation and acceptance of gratuities by Government personnel.As a rule, no Government employee may solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any gratuity, gift, favor, entertainment, loan, or anything of monetary value from anyone who (a) has or is seeking to obtain Government business with the empl…
- FAR 25.301 Contractor personnel in a designated operational area or supporting a diplomatic or consular mission outside the United States.
- FAR 45.603 Abandonment or destruction of personal property.(a) When contractor inventory is processed through the reutilization screening process prescribed in 45.602-2 without success, and provided the property has no commercial value, does not require demilitarization, and does not constitute a d…
- FAR 45.604 Sale of surplus personal property.
- DFARS 203.570 Prohibition on persons convicted of fraud or other defense-contract-related felonies.
- DFARS 225.301 Contractor personnel in a designated operational area or supporting a diplomatic or consular mission outside the United States.
- DFARS 225.7023 Restriction on acquisition of personal protective equipment and certain other items from non-allied foreign nations.
- DFARS 231.205-6 Compensation for personal services.(f)(1) In accordance with Section 8122 of Pub. L. 104-61, and similar sections in subsequent Defense appropriations acts, costs for bonuses or other payments in excess of the normal salary paid by the contractor to an employee, that are par…
- DFARS 237.171 Training for contractor personnel interacting with detainees.
- DFARS 237.173 Prohibition on interrogation of detainees by contractor personnel.
- DFARS 245.604 Sale of surplus personal property.
- DFARS 247.271 Contracts for the preparation of personal property for shipment or storage or for performance of intra-city or intra-area movement.
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…cy needs by contract. Acquisition planning means the process by which the efforts of all personnel responsible for an acquisition are coordinated and integrated through a comprehensive plan for fulfilling the agency need in a timely manner…
- FAR 3.104-3 Statutory and related prohibitions, restrictions, and requirements.(a) Prohibition on disclosing procurement information (41 U.S.C. 2102). (1) A person described in paragraph (a)(2) of this subsection must not, other than as provided by law, knowingly disclose contractor bid or proposal information or sour…
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.