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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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32 sections with “prescription”

  • FAR 52.101 Using part 52.
    …ions or clauses published in agency acquisition regulations shall be in full text and the prescription for the use of each shall be included. Supplemental provisions or clauses published in agency acquisition regulations shall be numbered i…
  • FAR 1.401 Definition.
    …with the FAR. (b) The omission of any solicitation provision or contract clause when its prescription requires its use. (c) The use of any solicitation provision or contract clause with modified or alternate language that is not authorize…
  • FAR 12.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …all attach this clause to the solicitation and contract and, using the appropriate clause prescriptions, indicate which, if any, of the additional clauses cited in 52.212-5(b) or (c) are applicable to the specific acquisition. Some of the c…
  • FAR 12.502 Procedures.
    (a) The FAR prescription for the provision or clause for each of the laws listed in 12.503 has been revised in the appropriate part to reflect its proper application to prime contracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercia…
  • FAR 13.303-4 Clauses.
    …this part that are required for or applicable to the particular BPA. (b) Unless a clause prescription specifies otherwise (e.g., see 22.305(a), 22.605(a)(5), or 22.1006), if the prescription includes a dollar threshold, the amount to be co…
  • FAR 19.1309 Contract clauses.
    …pen competition. (c) For use of clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, see the prescription at 19.507(e). (d) For use of clause 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule, see the prescription at 19.507(h).
  • FAR 19.1408 Contract clauses.
    …9.504(c)(1)(ii). (b) For use of clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, see the prescription at 19.507(e). (c) For use of clause 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule, see the prescription at 19.507(h).
  • FAR 19.1508 Contract clauses.
    …9.504(c)(1)(ii). (c) For use of clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, see the prescription at 19.507(e). (d) For use of clause 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule, see the prescription at 19.507(h).
  • FAR 25.1102 Acquisition of construction.
    …American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-5) (Recovery Act), follow the prescriptions in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section. Otherwise, follow the prescription in paragraph (e). (a) Insert the clause at 52.225-9, …
  • FAR 31.110 Indirect cost rate certification and penalties on unallowable costs.
    …trative procedures regarding the certification provisions and the related contract clause prescription. (b) If unallowable costs are included in final indirect cost settlement proposals, penalties may be assessed. See 42.709 for administra…
  • DFARS 227.7104-4 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …rated under the contract, use the following clauses as applicable, in accordance with the prescriptions for those clauses: (i) 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data-Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (ii) 252.227-701…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …on has occurred. Substantially as follows or substantially the same as, when used in the prescription and introductory text of a provision or clause, means that authorization is granted to prepare and utilize a variation of that provision …
  • FAR 3.1003 Requirements.
    …ine Poster(s), are mandatory if the contracts meet the conditions specified in the clause prescriptions at 3.1004. (2) Whether or not the clause at 52.203-13 is applicable, a contractor may be suspended and/or debarred for knowing failure …
  • FAR 22.1006 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …s to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements, in the contract, in accordance with the prescription at paragraph (e)(2)(ii) or (e)(4)(ii) of this subsection). (b) The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.222-42, Statement o…
  • FAR 29.204 Federal excise tax on specific foreign contract payments.
    …he IRS regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(1) through (4) are captured under the provision prescription at 29.402-3(a) (i.e., the contracting officer will not include the provision when one of the 29.402-3(a) exceptions applies). (2) The ex…
  • FAR 29.304 Matters requiring special consideration.
    …these taxes can vary considerably from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. See 29.401-1 for the prescription of the contract clause to be included in contracts when delivery points are not known at time of contracting. (d) The North Carolina Sta…
  • FAR 32.303 General.
    …mitments guaranteed by the guaranteeing agencies through the Federal Reserve Banks. These prescriptions may be in the form of specific rates or limits, or in other forms. (3) Uniform forms and procedures to be used in connection with the g…
  • FAR 36.500 Scope of subpart.
    …all also be used in such solicitations and contracts when the conditions specified in the prescriptions for the provisions and clauses are applicable.
  • FAR 47.305-4 F.o.b. destination solicitations.
    …ng f.o.b destination solicitations, the contracting officer shall refer to 47.303 for the prescription of f.o.b. destination clauses relating to standard delivery terms. (b) If f.o.b. destination only offers are desired, the solicitation s…
  • FAR 52.100 Scope of subpart.
    …ons for using part 52, including the explanation and use of provision and clause numbers, prescriptions, prefaces, and the matrix; (b) prescribes procedures for incorporating, identifying, and modifying provisions and clauses in solicitatio…
  • FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction.
    … are used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirement, order, designation, or prescription, of the Contracting Officer is intended and similarly the words approved, acceptable, satisfactory, or words of like import shall mean ap…
  • FAR 53.102 Current editions.
    The form prescriptions in subpart 53.2 and the FAR forms located at https://www.gsa.gov/forms contain current edition dates. Contracting officers shall use the current editions unless otherwise authorized under this regulation.
  • DFARS 216.603-4 Contract clauses.
    …ity. (3) Use the clause at 252.217-7027, Contract Definitization, in accordance with its prescription at 217.7406(b), instead of the clause at FAR 52.216-25, Contract Definitization.
  • DFARS 225.301-4 Contract clause.
    …orting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States, in accordance with the prescription at FAR 25.301-4, except that— (i) The clause shall also be used in personal services contracts with individuals; and (ii) The clause sh…
  • DFARS 227.7102-4 Contract clauses.
    …esign or any useful article embodying a vessel design. (b) In accordance with the clause prescription at 227.7103-6(a), use the clause at 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data- Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in ad…
  • DFARS 227.7103-3 Early identification of technical data to be furnished to the Government with restrictions on use, reproduction, or disclosure.
    …onditions, to make additional assertions of use, release, or disclosure restrictions. The prescription for the use of that clause and its alternate is at 227.7103-6 (a) and (b).
  • DFARS 227.7203-3 Early identification of computer software or computer software documentation to be furnished to the Government with restrictions on use, reproduction, or disclosure.
    … contractor, under certain conditions, to make additional assertions of restrictions. The prescriptions for the use of that clause and its alternates are at 227.7203-6(a).
  • DFARS 242.302 Contract administration functions.
    …Trafficking in Persons, and, when necessary, its Alternate I, as identified in the clause prescription at FAR 22.1705. (See PGI 222.1703.) (S-74) Approve or disapprove contractor business systems, as identified in the clause at 252.242-700…
  • DFARS 243.205-72 Unpriced change orders.
    See the clause prescriptions at 217.7406 for all unpriced change orders with an estimated value exceeding $5 million.
  • DFARS 245.107 Contract clauses.
    (1)(i) In lieu of the prescription at FAR 45.107(d), use the clause at FAR 52.245-1, Government Property, in all purchase orders for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification of Government property regardless of the unit acquisition co…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …l care include examination and initial treatment of victims of sexual assault; refills of prescriptions for life-dependent drugs; repair of broken bones, lacerations, infections; and traumatic injuries to the dentition. Hospitalization will…
  • DFARS 252.226-7003 Drug-Free Work Force.
    … term “illegal drugs” does not mean the use of a controlled substance pursuant to a valid prescription or other uses authorized by law. (b) The Contractor agrees to institute and maintain a program for achieving the objective of a drug-fre…

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.