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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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90 sections with “scope of work”: the first 40

  • FAR 36.302 Scope of work.
    The agency shall develop, either in-house or by contract, a scope of work that defines the project and states the Government's requirements. The scope of work may include criteria and preliminary design, budget parameters, and schedule or d…
  • FAR 26.203 Transition of work.
    …hibit the transition of emergency response work to local firms (e.g., unnecessarily broad scopes of work or long periods of performance). (b) 42 U.S.C. 5150(b)(2) requires that agencies performing response, relief, and reconstruction activ…
  • FAR 27.404-3 Copyrighted works.
    …ter software) first produced in the performance of a contract. For computer software, the scope of the Government's license includes all of the above rights except the right to distribute to the public. Agencies may also obtain a license of…
  • FAR 17.500 Scope of subpart.
    (a) This subpart prescribes policies and procedures applicable to all interagency acquisitions under any authority, except as provided for in paragraph (c) of this section. In addition to complying with the interagency acquisition policy an…
  • FAR 22.300 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for applying the requirements of 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards (the statute) to contracts that may require or involve laborers or mechanics. In this subpart, t…
  • FAR 22.400 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart implements the statutes which prescribe labor standards requirements for contracts in excess of $2,000 for construction, alteration, or repair, including painting and decorating, of public buildings and public works. (See defin…
  • FAR 22.1900 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart prescribes policies and procedures to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14026, Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors, which requires minimum wages for certain workers; Department of Labor (DOL) implementing regulat…
  • FAR 25.200 Scope of subpart.
    (a) This subpart implements— (1) 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American; (2) Executive Order 10582, December 17, 1954; (3) Executive Order 13881, July 15, 2019; (4) Executive Order 14005, January 25, 2021; and (5) Waiver of the domestic co…
  • FAR 26.500 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart implements 41 U.S.C. chapter 81, Drug-Free Workplace.
  • FAR 27.300 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart prescribes policies, procedures, solicitation provisions, and contract clauses pertaining to inventions made in the performance of work under a Government contract or subcontract for experimental, developmental, or research wor…
  • FAR 31.205-33 Professional and consultant service costs.
    …flicts of interest. (4) Services performed which are not consistent with the purpose and scope of the services contracted for or otherwise agreed to. (d) In determining the allowability of costs (including retainer fees) in a particular c…
  • DFARS 204.7500 Scope of subpart.
    (a) This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level requirements in DoD contracts. CMMC is a framework (see 32 CFR part 170) for assessing a contractor's information …
  • DFARS 237.7800 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart implements 10 U.S.C. 2387, which requires, under certain circumstances, the transfer of a contract working dog to the Department of Air Force, 341st Training Squadron, for veterinary screening and care in accordance with 10 U.S…
  • DFARS 239.7300 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart implements 10 U.S.C. 3252 and elements of DoD Instruction 5200.44, Protection of Mission Critical Functions to Achieve Trusted Systems and Networks (TSN), at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/520044…
  • DFARS 242.7200 Scope of subpart.
    (a) This subpart provides policies, procedures, and standards for use in the evaluation of a contractor's material management and accounting system (MMAS). (b) The policies, procedures, and standards in this subpart— (1) Apply only when t…
  • FAR 16.504 Indefinite-quantity contracts.
    …ment of work, specifications, or other description, that reasonably describes the general scope, nature, complexity, and purpose of the supplies or services the Government will acquire under the contract in a manner that will enable a prosp…
  • FAR 28.106-5 Consent of surety.
    … (2) No additional bond is required and— (i) The modification is for new work beyond the scope of the original contract; or (ii) The modification does not change the contract scope but changes the contract price (upward or downward) by mo…
  • FAR 52.243-1 Changes—Fixed-Price.
    …ritten order, and without notice to the sureties, if any, make changes within the general scope of this contract in any one or more of the following: (2) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be spec…
  • 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.
    …y to perfect a license or licenses in the deliverable data or software of the appropriate scope set forth in paragraph (c) of this clause and, prior to delivery of such— (1) Technical data, has affixed to the transmittal document a stateme…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …management system means a project management tool that effectively integrates the project scope of work with cost, schedule and performance elements for optimum project planning and control. The qualities and operating characteristics of an…
  • FAR 8.404 Use of Federal Supply Schedules.
    … order file; (B) Follow the procedures at 8.405-6 for a change that modifies the general scope of the order; and (C) Comply with the requirements at 8.402(f) when modifying an order to add open market items. (i) Ensure that service contr…
  • FAR 16.306 Cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts.
    …ay take one of two basic forms—completion or term. (1) The completion form describes the scope of work by stating a definite goal or target and specifying an end product. This form of contract normally requires the contractor to complete a…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …mance of the work can be established when the order is placed. Orders shall be within the scope, issued within the period of performance, and be within the maximum value of the contract. (3) Performance-based acquisition methods must be us…
  • FAR 22.406-12 Cooperation with the Department of Labor.
    …n investigation at a construction project, the contracting officer shall inquire into the scope of the investigation, and request to be notified immediately of any violations discovered under the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute,…
  • FAR 22.1019 Additional classes of service employees.
    …s may be used if the work which an employee performs under the contract is not within the scope of any classification listed on the wage determination, regardless of job title. (See 29 CFR 4.152.) (c) Subminimum rates for apprentices, stud…
  • FAR 27.404-2 Limited rights data and restricted computer software.
    …r use of the computer software from remote terminals. Also, in addressing such needs, the scope of the restricted rights may be different for the documentation accompanying the computer software than for the programs and databases. Any addi…
  • FAR 27.405-1 Special works.
    …ction or compilation of data that are subject to the clause, may be deleted or limited in scope where the contracting officer determines that, because of the nature of the particular data involved, such liability will not arise. (e) When t…
  • FAR 34.202 Integrated Baseline Reviews.
    …nt, of the— (1) Ability of the project's technical plan to achieve the objectives of the scope of work; (2) Adequacy of the time allocated for performing the defined tasks to successfully achieve the project schedule objectives; (3) Abil…
  • FAR 37.602 Performance work statement.
    …not become part of the contract. The SOO shall, at a minimum, include— (1) Purpose; (2) Scope or mission; (3) Period and place of performance; (4) Background; (5) Performance objectives, i.e., required results; and (6) Any operating c…
  • FAR 52.227-17 Rights in Data—Special Works.
    … such data and grants to the Government, or acquires on its behalf, a license of the same scope as set forth in paragraph (c)(1) of this clause. (d) Release and use restrictions. Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this contra…
  • FAR 52.243-2 Changes—Cost-Reimbursement.
    …ritten order, and without notice to the sureties, if any, make changes within the general scope of this contract in any one or more of the following: (1) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be spec…
  • DFARS 242.202 Assignment of contract administration.
    … The contracting office and the DCMA preaward survey monitor should jointly determine the scope of the survey and individual responsibilities. (iv) To avoid duplication, contracting offices shall not locate their personnel at contractor fa…
  • DFARS 252.217-7028 Over and above work.
    … of performing overhaul, maintenance, and repair efforts that is— (i) Within the general scope of the contract; (ii) Not covered by the line item(s) for the basic work under the contract; and (iii) Necessary in order to satisfactorily co…
  • DFARS 252.227-7020 Rights in special works.
    … has obtained for the Government the license rights necessary to perfect a license of the scope identified in paragraph (c)(3) of this clause and, prior to delivery of such works— (1) Has affixed to the transmittal document a statement of …
  • DFARS 252.249-7002 Notification of Anticipated Contract Termination or Reduction.
    … carried out to produce or acquire a major system (as defined in 10 U.S.C. 3041(a)). (b) Scope. This clause implements section 1372 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Pub. L. 103-160) and section 824 of the Nat…
  • FAR 8.712 Specification changes.
    …ral nonprofit agency concerned at least 90 days prior to the date that any changes in the scope of work or other conditions will be required. (d) When, in order to meet its emergency needs, a contracting activity is unable to give the 90-d…
  • FAR 16.702 Basic agreements.
    …ating basic agreements. (1) Each contract incorporating a basic agreement shall include a scope of work and price, delivery, and other appropriate terms that apply to the particular contract. The basic agreement shall be incorporated into t…
  • FAR 34.005-3 Concept exploration contracts.
    …e to refine the proposed concept and to reduce the concept's technical uncertainties. The scope of work for this phase of the program shall be consistent with the Government's planned budget for the phase. Follow-on contracts for such tasks…
  • FAR 36.303-1 Phase One.
    (a) Phase One of the solicitation(s) shall include— (1) The scope of work; (2) The phase-one evaluation factors, including— (i) Technical approach (but not detailed design or technical information); (ii) Technical qualifications, such a…
  • FAR 36.603 Collecting data on and appraising firms' qualifications.
    …alized experience; (3) Professional capabilities; and (4) Capacity, with respect to the scope of work that can be undertaken. A firm's ability and experience in computer-assisted design should be considered, when appropriate. (d) Currenc…

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.