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32 sections with “signature date”

  • FAR 19.811-1 Sole source.
    …ii) The effective date. (iii) The typed name of the SBA's contracting officer. (iv) The signature of the SBA's contracting officer. (v) The date signed. (4) The SBA will obtain the signature of the 8(a) contractor prior to signing and r…
  • DFARS 204.1671 Order of application for modifications.
    … two or more modifications with the same effective date, modifications will be applied in signature date order; and (3) In the event of two or more modifications with the same effective date and the same signature date, procuring contracti…
  • FAR 19.811-2 Competitive.
    …acting activity, prime contract number, name of agency contracting officer, and lines for signature, date signed, and effective date. (2) The SBA office, the SBA subcontract number, name of the SBA contracting officer and lines for signatu…
  • FAR 13.302-1 General.
    …ed, consistent with the applicable principles at 14.408-3. (c) The contracting officer's signature on purchase orders shall be in accordance with 4.101 and the definitions at 2.101. Facsimile and electronic signature may be used in the pro…
  • FAR 14.405 Minor informalities or irregularities in bids.
    …e set for opening of bids, the execution of documents by typewritten, printed, or stamped signature and submits evidence of such authorization and the bid carries such a signature; (d) Acknowledge receipt of an amendment to an invitation f…
  • FAR 15.504 Award to successful offeror.
    …usive of the Item 3 reference language, and shall contain the contracting officer's name, signature, and date. In addition, if the award document includes information that is different than the signed proposal, as amended by the offeror's w…
  • FAR 28.101-3 Authority of an attorney-in-fact for a bid bond.
    …uthority. (c) For purposes of this section, electronic, mechanically-applied and printed signatures, seals and dates on the power of attorney shall be considered original signatures, seals and dates, without regard to the order in which th…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    …tions (End of clause) Alternate I (APR 1984). If the agency desires to waive the countersignature requirement because of the Contractor's financial strength, good performance record, and favorable experience concerning cost disallowances,…
  • DFARS 204.802 Contract files.
    …rs is optional. (f) A photocopy, facsimile, electronic, mechanically-applied and printed signature, seal, and date are considered to be an original signature, seal, and date.
  • FAR 1.704 Content.
    …tute or regulation. (f) Expiration date of the D&F, if required (see 1.706(b)). (g) The signature of the official authorized to sign the D&F (see 1.706) and the date signed.
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ion or policy that is to be followed unless inappropriate for a particular circumstance. Signature or signed means the discrete, verifiable symbol of an individual that, when affixed to a writing with the knowledge and consent of the indiv…
  • FAR 4.703 Policy.
    …ure that the imaging process preserves accurate images of the original records, including signatures and other written or graphic images, and that the imaging process is reliable and secure so as to maintain the integrity of the records. (…
  • FAR 4.804-5 Procedures for closing out contract files.
    …ct administration actions have been fully and satisfactorily accomplished. (11) Name and signature of the contracting officer. (12) Date. (c) When the statement is completed, the contracting officer must ensure that— (1) The signed orig…
  • FAR 15.404-4 Profit.
    … percent of the contract's estimated cost, excluding fee. (ii) The contracting officer's signature on the price negotiation memorandum or other documentation supporting determination of fair and reasonable price documents the contracting o…
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …te evaluation of the proposed price. (10) Date of submission; and (11) Name, title, and signature of authorized representative. B. In submitting your proposal, you must include an index, appropriately referenced, of all the certified cos…
  • FAR 15.605 Content of unsolicited proposals.
    … receiving the proposal or funding the proposed effort; (5) Date of submission; and (6) Signature of a person authorized to represent and contractually obligate the offeror. (b) Technical information including— (1) Concise title and abs…
  • FAR 32.411 Agreement for special account at a financial institution.
    … of the parties to this agreement has executed the agreement on ______________, 20____. [Signatures and Official Titles]
  • FAR 32.805 Procedure.
    …partnership. (3) Assignments by an individual shall be signed by that individual and the signature acknowledged before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths. (b) Filing. The assignee shall forward to each party sp…
  • FAR 32.905 Payment documentation and process.
    …or the clause at 52.232-10, Payments Under Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts. (6) Signature, printed name, title, mailing address, and telephone number of the designated Government official responsible for acceptance or approval fun…
  • FAR 47.303-1 F.o.b. origin.
    …ight charges paid to the carrier(s) will be reimbursed by, the Government”; and (vi) The signature of the carrier's agent and the date the shipment is received by the carrier; and (6) Distribute the copies of the bill of lading, or other …
  • FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition.
    …ehalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and (v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless t…
  • FAR 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items.
    …ted items met the applicable contract specifications or other contractual requirements. (Signature of the Officer or Employee) (Typed Name of the Officer or Employee) (Title) (Name of Company, Firm, or Organization) (Date) (End of cer…
  • FAR 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management.
    … (2) The Contractor's name and remittance address, as stated in the contract(s). (3) The signature (manual or electronic, as appropriate), title, and telephone number of the Contractor official authorized to provide this information. (4) …
  • FAR 52.247-29 F.o.b. Origin.
    …ight charges paid to the carrier(s) will be reimbursed by, the Government”; and (vi) The signature of the carrier's agent and the date the shipment is received by the carrier; and (6) Distribute the copies of the bill of lading, or other …
  • FAR 52.247-30 F.o.b. Origin, Contractor's Facility.
    …ight charges paid to the carrier(s) will be reimbursed by, the Government”; and (vi) The signature of the carrier's agent and the date the shipment is received by the carrier; and (6) Distribute the copies of the bill of lading, or other …
  • FAR 52.247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed.
    …ight charges paid to the carrier(s) will be reimbursed by, the Government”; and (vi) The signature of the carrier's agent and the date the shipment is received by the carrier; and (6) Distribute the copies of the bill of lading, or other …
  • FAR 52.247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid.
    …ight charges paid to the carrier(s) will be reimbursed by, the Government”; and (vi) The signature of the carrier's agent and the date the shipment is received by the carrier; (6) Distribute the copies of the bill of lading, or other tran…
  • FAR 52.247-33 F.o.b. Origin, With Differentials.
    …freight charges paid to the carrier will be reimbursed by, the Government”; and (vi) The signature of the carrier's agent and the date the shipment is received by carrier; and (6) Distribute the copies of the bill of lading, or other tran…
  • DFARS 219.800 General.
    …ded directly to the 8(a) participant on either a sole source or competitive basis. An SBA signature on the contract is not required. (c) Notwithstanding the PA, the contracting officer may elect to award a contract pursuant to the provisio…
  • DFARS 237.7204 Format and clauses for educational service agreements.
    … 12. FAR 52.252-4, Alterations in Contract, if required by department/agency procedures. Signature Page The United States of America (Contracting Officer) (Name of Contractor)
  • DFARS 246.471 Authorizing shipment of supplies.
    …e of the contract administration office) in a letter dated (date of authorizing letter). (Signature and title of contractor's designated official.) (ii) Release and process, in accordance with established instructions, the DD Form 250, Mat…
  • DFARS 252.222-7006 Restrictions on the Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements.
    …alse imprisonment, or negligent hiring, supervision, or retention; and (2) Certifies, by signature of the contract, that it requires each covered subcontractor to agree not to enter into, and not to take any action to enforce, any provisio…

FAR (chapter 1)

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