48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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16 sections with “security assistance personnel”

  • FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.
    …nly authorized to use deadly force in self-defense. (ii) Contractor personnel performing security functions are also authorized to use deadly force when use of such force reasonably appears necessary to execute their security mission to pr…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …, emergency medical care, and basic human needs (e.g., bottled water, latrine facilities, security, and food when necessary) when performing their jobs in the direct vicinity of U.S. Armed Forces. Non-CAAF status does not apply to contracto…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …aking over by the contractor to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, as security for a loan to the contractor, of its right to be paid by the Government for contract performance. Assisted acquisition means a type of inter…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    …) The conduct of administrative hearings to determine the eligibility of any person for a security clearance, or involving actions that affect matters of personal reputation or eligibility to participate in Government programs. (15) The ap…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …(a)(4)(iii)(A) of this section do not apply when disclosure would compromise the national security (e.g., would result in disclosure of classified information) or create other security risks. (D) The justification is subject to the screeni…
  • DFARS 225.7303 Pricing acquisitions for FMS.
    … pricing data. The contracting officer should consult with the foreign government through security assistance personnel to determine if adequate price competition has occurred.
  • DFARS 252.226-7003 Drug-Free Work Force.
    …ormation; or employees in other positions that the Contractor determines involve national security, health or safety, or functions other than the foregoing requiring a high degree of trust and confidence. Illegal drugs means controlled sub…
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …cy planners on information technology acquisitions comply with the information technology security requirements in the Federal Information Security Management Act (44 U.S.C. 3544), OMB's implementing policies including Appendix III of OMB C…
  • FAR 19.402 Small Business Administration procurement center representatives.
    …cting personnel and the release of contract information. The SBA must obtain for its PCRs security clearances required by the contracting agency. (2) If an SBA PCR is not assigned to the procuring activity or contract administration office…
  • FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.
    …-71.20). Sensitive property means property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples i…
  • DFARS 252.247-7027 Riding Gang Member Requirements.
    …d U.S. Merchant Mariner's Document issued under 46 U.S.C. chapter 73, or a transportation security card issued under section 70105 of such title. (c) Exemption. (1) An individual is exempt from the requirements of paragraph (b) of this cla…
  • FAR 23.106 Exemptions.
    …s and related personnel, resources, and facilities when it is in the interest of national security, to protect intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure, or where necessary to protect undercover law enforcement operation…
  • DFARS 223.7104 Exceptions.
    …ser that— (i) Is consistent with the best interest of national defense and environmental security; and (ii) Provides for the prospective user's continued financial and environmental responsibility and liability with regard to the material…
  • DFARS 228.370-2 General.
    …ter of Offer and Acceptance Standard Terms and Conditions, as described in DoD 5105.38-M, Security Assistance Management Manual, they have assumed risk of loss. (d) Commercial derivative aircraft. The exception at 228.371(b)(1)(iv) for com…
  • DFARS 242.202 Assignment of contract administration.
    …ration function at or near contractor facilities, except contracts for— (A) The National Security Agency; (B) Research and development with universities; (C) Flight training; (D) Management and professional support services; (E) Mappin…
  • DFARS 252.237-7023 Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.
    …ort services; and similar services provided to foreign military sales customers under the Security Assistance Program. Services are essential if the effectiveness of defense systems or operations has the potential to be seriously impaired b…

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.