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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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51 sections with “special instructions”: the first 40

  • FAR 42.202 Assignment of contract administration.
    …ovided in agency procedures, contracting officers may delegate contract administration or specialized support services, either through interagency agreements or by direct request to the cognizant CAO listed in the Federal Directory of Contr…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    … business with a Small Business Teaming Arrangement) due to— (i) The diversity, size, or specialized nature of the elements of the performance specified; (ii) The aggregate dollar value of the anticipated award; (iii) The geographical di…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …) For each contract contemplated, discuss use of multiyear contracting, options, or other special contracting methods (see part 17); any special clauses, special solicitation provisions, or FAR deviations required (see subpart 1.4); whether…
  • FAR 45.602-3 Screening.
    …entory disposal schedule. The plant clearance officer shall determine whether standard or special screening is appropriate and initiate screening actions. (a) Standard screening. The standard screening period is 46 days. (1) First through…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    … shall apply terms similar to this clause to any advance payments to subcontractors. (b) Special account. Until (1) the Contractor has liquidated all advance payments made under the contract and related interest charges and (2) the adminis…
  • FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.
    …of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling. Government-furnished property means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government…
  • 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.
    … this clause; the SBIR/STTR data rights legend at paragraph (g)(6) of this clause; or the special license rights legend at paragraph (g)(7) of this clause; and a notice of copyright as prescribed under 17 U.S.C. 401 or 402. (1) General mar…
  • FAR 36.213-3 Invitations for bids.
    …ng construction. (7) Information concerning the prebid conference (see 14.207). (8) Any special qualifications or experience requirements that will be considered in determining the responsibility of bidders (see subpart 9.1). (9) Any spe…
  • FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments.
    … principles and practices. (i) Parts, materials, inventories, and work in process; (ii) Special tooling and special test equipment to which the Government is to acquire title; (iii) Nondurable (i.e., noncapital) tools, jigs, dies, fixtur…
  • FAR 52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments.
    … principles and practices: (i) Parts, materials, inventories, and work in process; (ii) Special tooling and special test equipment to which the Government is to acquire title; (iii) Nondurable (i.e., noncapital) tools, jigs, dies, fixtur…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …cinity of U.S. Armed Forces and who routinely are collocated with the U.S. Armed Forces (especially in non-permissive environments). Personnel collocated with U.S. Armed Forces shall be afforded CAAF status through a letter of authorization…
  • DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    … (g)(3) of this clause; the limited rights legend at paragraph (g)(4) of this clause; the special license rights legend at paragraph (g)(5) of this clause; and a notice of copyright as prescribed under 17 U.S.C. 401 or 402. (1) General mar…
  • DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.
    …)(3) of this clause; the restricted rights legend at paragraph (g)(4) of this clause; the special license rights legend at paragraph (g)(5) of this clause; and a notice of copyright as prescribed under 17 U.S.C. 401 or 402. (1) General mar…
  • DFARS 252.227-7020 Rights in special works.
    …rescribed in 227.7105-3, 227.7106(a) or 227.7205(a), use the following clause: Rights in Special Works (JUN 1995) (a) Applicability. This clause applies to works first created, generated, or produced and required to be delivered under thi…
  • DFARS 252.246-7001 Warranty of data.
    …t apply— (A) With respect to the requirements for product drawings and associated lists, special inspection equipment (SIE) drawings and associated lists, special tooling drawings and associated lists, SIE operating instructions, SIE descr…
  • FAR 8.405-3 Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs).
    …g activity may consider, among other factors, the following: (i) Past performance. (ii) Special features of the supply or service required for effective program performance. (iii) Trade-in considerations. (iv) Probable life of the item …
  • FAR 47.303-1 F.o.b. origin.
    …ing name, delivery address, postal address and ZIP code of consignee, routing, etc.; (v) Special instructions or annotations requested by the ordering agency for commercial bills of lading; e.g., “This shipment is the property of, and the …
  • FAR 49.102 Notice of termination.
    …ination; (2) The effective date of termination; (3) The extent of termination; (4) Any special instructions; and (5) The steps the contractor should take to minimize the impact on personnel if the termination, together with all other ou…
  • FAR 52.247-29 F.o.b. Origin.
    …ing name, delivery address, postal address and ZIP code of consignee, routing, etc.; (v) Special instructions or annotations requested by the ordering agency for commercial bills of lading; e.g., “This shipment is the property of, and the …
  • FAR 52.247-30 F.o.b. Origin, Contractor's Facility.
    …ing name, delivery address, postal address and ZIP code of consignee, routing, etc.; (v) Special instructions or annotations requested by the ordering agency for bills of lading; e.g., “This shipment is the property of, and the freight cha…
  • FAR 52.247-31 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Allowed.
    …ing name, delivery address, postal address and ZIP code of consignee, routing, etc.; (v) Special instructions or annotations requested by the ordering agency for commercial bills of lading; e.g., “This shipment is the property of, and the …
  • FAR 52.247-32 F.o.b. Origin, Freight Prepaid.
    …ing name, delivery address, postal address and ZIP code of consignee, routing, etc.; (v) Special instructions or annotations requested by the ordering agency for bills of lading; e.g., “This shipment is the property of, and the freight cha…
  • FAR 52.247-33 F.o.b. Origin, With Differentials.
    …ing name, delivery address, postal address and ZIP code of consignee, routing, etc.; (v) Special instructions or annotations requested by the ordering agency for bills of lading; e.g., “This shipment is the property of, and the freight cha…
  • DFARS 205.205 Special situations.
    See PGI 205.205 for instructions on the solicitation notice regarding timely definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts.
  • DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …r FY 2012 and FY 2017. (E) Use the clause at 252.225-7008, Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals, as prescribed in 225.7003-5(a)(1), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4863. (F) Use the clause at 252.225-7009, Restriction on Acquisition of…
  • DFARS 247.207 Solicitation provisions, contract clauses, and special requirements.
    (1) Use the clause at 252.247-7003, Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commer…
  • FAR 14.201-2 Part I—The Schedule.
    …on information or instructions other than those on the solicitation form. (h) Section H, Special contract requirements. Include a clear statement of any special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or…
  • FAR 15.204-2 Part I—The Schedule.
    …ress in the proposal, if it is different from that shown for the offeror. (h) Section H, Special contract requirements. Include a clear statement of any special contract requirements that are not included in Section I, Contract clauses, or…
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …sts. List all other costs not otherwise included in the categories described above (e.g., special tooling, travel, computer and consultant services, preservation, packaging and packing, spoilage and rework, and Federal excise tax on finishe…
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …nts on assigned contracts when prescribed in agency acquisition regulations. (15) Manage special bank accounts. (16) Ensure timely notification by the contractor of any anticipated overrun or underrun of the estimated cost under cost-reim…
  • FAR 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.
    …controls for compliance with the Contractor's code of business ethics and conduct and the special requirements of Government contracting, including— (1) Monitoring and auditing to detect criminal conduct; (2) Periodic evaluation of the ef…
  • FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.
    … for in-transit countries. (iv) All personnel have received— (A) A country clearance or special area clearance, if required by the chief of mission; and (B) Theater clearance, if required by the Combatant Commander. (v) All personnel ha…
  • FAR 52.243-2 Changes—Cost-Reimbursement.
    …ng: (1) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be specially manufactured for the Government in accordance with the drawings, designs, or specifications. (2) Method of shipment or packing. (3) Place …
  • DFARS 219.201 General policy.
    …egated to the head of the contracting activity. (10) Contracting activity small business specialists perform this function by— (A) Reviewing and making recommendations for all acquisitions (including orders placed against Federal Supply S…
  • DFARS 237.7204 Format and clauses for educational service agreements.
    …f withdrawal. (d) Withdrawal of students by the Government will not be the basis for any special charge or claim by the Contractor other than charges under the Contractor's standard procedures. 5. Transcripts. Within a reasonable time aft…
  • DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.
    …ect to the security requirements in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, “Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations” (available via …
  • FAR 4.602 General.
    …s to report contract actions. The resulting data provides— (1) A basis for recurring and special reports to the President, the Congress, the Government Accountability Office, Federal executive agencies, and the general public; (2) A means…
  • FAR 8.406-1 Order placement.
    …in or destination. (5) Discount terms. (6) Delivery time or period of performance. (7) Special item number or national stock number. (8) Line item or subline item. (9) A statement of work for services, when required, or a brief, comple…
  • FAR 11.603 Procedures.
    …rating authority for items not automatically ratable under the DPAS, should promptly seek special priorities assistance in accordance with agency procedures (see 15 CFR 700.50—700.55 and 700.80). (h) The Department of Commerce may take spe…
  • FAR 15.201 Exchanges with industry before receipt of proposals.
    …(7) RFIs; (8) Presolicitation or preproposal conferences; and (9) Site visits. (d) The special notices of procurement matters at 5.205(c), or electronic notices, may be used to publicize the Government's requirement or solicit informatio…

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.