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152 sections with “requirements official”: the first 40

  • FAR 4.1703 Reporting requirements.
    …ng responsibilities. (1) Agencies shall ensure that contractors comply with the reporting requirements of 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements and 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Cont…
  • FAR 16.503 Requirements contracts.
    (a) Description. A requirements contract provides for filling all actual purchase requirements of designated Government activities for supplies or services during a specified contract period (from one contractor), with deliveries or perform…
  • DFARS 207.106 Additional requirements for major systems.
    … supplier of the item or component will be unable to satisfy program schedule or delivery requirements; (2) Proposals by the original supplier of the item or component to meet mobilization requirements are insufficient to meet the agency's…
  • DFARS 252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.
    … clause: CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Controlled unclassified information means information the Government creates or pos…
  • FAR 7.104 General procedures.
    …ten than annually, the planner shall review the plan and, if appropriate, revise it. (b) Requirements and logistics personnel should avoid issuing requirements on an urgent basis or with unrealistic delivery or performance schedules, since…
  • FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction.
    As prescribed in 22.810(f), insert the following clause: Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Covered area means the geographical area described in the solicitati…
  • DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.
    As prescribed in 203.171-4(a), use the following clause: Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEP 2011) (a) Definition. Covered DoD official, as used in this clause, means an individual that— (1) Leaves or left …
  • DFARS 252.227-7040 Additional preaward requirements for Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
    As prescribed in 227.7104-4(c)(1), use the following provision: Additional Preaward Requirements for Small Business Technology Transfer Program (JAN 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision, the terms “research institution” and “U…
  • DFARS 252.247-7027 Riding Gang Member Requirements.
    As prescribed in 247.574(d), use the following clause: Riding Gang Member Requirements (MAY 2018) (a) Definition. Riding gang member, as used in this clause, has the same definition as “riding gang member” in title 46 U.S.C. 2101. (b) Re…
  • FAR 19.704 Subcontracting plan requirements.
    …n excess of $900,000 ($2 million for construction) to adopt a plan that complies with the requirements of the clause at 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (see 19.708(b)); (10) Assurances that the offeror will— (i) Cooperate in …
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ion begins at the point when agency needs are established and includes the description of requirements to satisfy agency needs, solicitation and selection of sources, award of contracts, contract financing, contract performance, contract ad…
  • FAR 3.803 Exceptions.
    …r negotiation of any bid, proposal, or application for that Federal action or for meeting requirements imposed by or pursuant to law as a condition for receiving that Federal action; (ii) Any reasonable payment to a person, other than an o…
  • FAR 4.2104 Waivers.
    …time basis, waive the prohibition at 4.2102(a) with respect to a Government entity (e.g., requirements office, contracting office) that requests such a waiver. (1) Waiver. The waiver may be provided, for a period not to extend beyond Augus…
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …nd approving acquisition plans and revisions to these plans to ensure compliance with FAR requirements including 7.104 and part 16. For other than firm-fixed-price contracts, ensuring that the plan is approved and signed at least one level …
  • FAR 8.405-6 Limiting sources.
    Orders placed or BPAs established under Federal Supply Schedules are exempt from the requirements in part 6. However, an ordering activity must justify its action when restricting consideration in accordance with paragraph (a) or (b) of thi…
  • FAR 9.202 Policy.
    … will be incurred by the potential offeror to become qualified; and (iii) Specifying all requirements that a potential offeror (or its product) must satisfy in order to become qualified. Only those requirements which are the least restrict…
  • FAR 11.002 Policy.
    (a) In fulfilling requirements of 10 U.S.C. 3206(a), 10 U.S.C. 3453, 41 U.S.C. 3306(a), and 41 U.S.C. 3307, agencies shall— (1) Specify needs using market research in a manner designed to— (i) Promote full and open competition (see part 6…
  • FAR 13.501 Special documentation requirements.
    …s. (1) Acquisitions conducted under simplified acquisition procedures are exempt from the requirements in part 6. However, contracting officers must— (i) Conduct sole source acquisitions, as defined in 2.101, (including brand name) under t…
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    … which any preaward or postaward cost determination will be subject to subpart 31.2. (l) Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data. Considering the hierarchy at 15.402, the contracti…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …he contract or order is for services (see 37.102(a) and subpart 37.6). (4) The following requirements apply when procuring items peculiar to one manufacturer: (i) The contracting officer must justify restricting consideration to an item p…
  • FAR 22.2109 Enforcement of Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave requirements.
    …ination. Contracting officers may consider the failure of a contractor to comply with the requirements of E.O. 13706 or 29 CFR part 13 as grounds for termination for default or cause. (4) Debarment. (i) The Department of Labor may initiate…
  • FAR 32.409-3 Security, supervision, and covenants.
    …32.411). This requirement generally applies under all statutory authorities, but modified requirements applicable to certain specific cases are prescribed in paragraphs (e) through (g) below. (b) The agency shall (1) ensure that the amount…
  • FAR 32.904 Determining payment due dates.
    …d there is no disagreement over quantity, quality, or contractor compliance with contract requirements. (c) Architect-engineer contracts. (1) The due date for making payments on contracts that contain the clause at 52.232-10, Payments Unde…
  • FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.
    …r negotiation of any bid, proposal, or application for that Federal action or for meeting requirements imposed by or pursuant to law as a condition for receiving that Federal action. (ii) Any reasonable payment to a person, other than an o…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …concern; or (ii) It □ is, □ is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joi…
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …ceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. T…
  • FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …82) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __(6) [Reserved] __(7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). __(8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Co…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …rect and indirect subsidiary corporations, joint ventures, and partnerships that meet the requirements of 43 U.S.C. 1626(e)(2). Commercial plan means a subcontracting plan (including goals) that covers the offeror's fiscal year and that ap…
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    …ee (for portions of contracts performed inside the United States); except that— (ii) The requirements of paragraphs (b)(7)(i) of this clause shall not apply to an employee who is— (A) Legally permitted to remain in the country of employme…
  • FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts.
    …d there is no disagreement over quantity, quality, or Contractor compliance with contract requirements. (B) The due date for payment of any amounts retained by the Contracting Officer in accordance with the clause at 52.232-5, Payments Und…
  • FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.
    …ppointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a Contractor. Property records means the records created and mainta…
  • DFARS 204.7501 Definitions.
    …ssessment organization (C3PAO)) assessments, with— (A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Conditional CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.16 and 170.17); and (B) A corresponding affirmation of continu…
  • DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …scribed in FAR 3.202, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4651. (B) Use the clause at 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, as prescribed in 203.171-4(a), to comply with section 847 of the National Defense Autho…
  • DFARS 237.104 Personal services contracts.
    … who have advanced degrees in counseling or related academic disciplines and who meet all requirements for State licensure and board certification requirements, if any, within their fields of specialization. (B) Sources for personal servic…
  • DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.
    … will be available for commercial sale, lease, or license in time to satisfy the delivery requirements of this contract; or (4) Satisfies a criterion expressed in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this definition and would require only minor m…
  • DFARS 252.227-7018 Rights in Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software—Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
    … will be available for commercial sale, lease, or license in time to satisfy the delivery requirements of this contract; or (4) Satisfies a criterion expressed in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of this definition and would require only minor m…
  • FAR 3.104-3 Statutory and related prohibitions, restrictions, and requirements.
    …thorizes the official to resume participation in that procurement, in accordance with the requirements of 18 U.S.C. 208 and applicable agency regulations, because— (A) The person is no longer an offeror in that Federal agency procurement; …
  • FAR 4.403 Responsibilities of contracting officers.
    …NISP or agency procedures, as appropriate; and (2) Include— (i) An appropriate Security Requirements clause in the solicitation (see 4.404); and (ii) As appropriate, in solicitations and contracts when the contract may require access to …
  • FAR 4.803 Contents of contract files.
    …contract price. (8) A copy of the solicitation and all amendments thereto. (9) Security requirements and evidence of required clearances. (10) A copy of each offer or quotation, the related abstract, and records of determinations concern…
  • FAR 6.303-1 Requirements.
    …ated information are made public after award in accordance with 6.305. (c) Technical and requirements personnel are responsible for providing and certifying as accurate and complete necessary data to support their recommendation for other …

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.