48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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34 sections with “special license”
- DFARS 227.7106 Contracts for special works.(a) Use the clause at 252.227-7020, Rights in Special Works, in solicitations and contracts where the Government has a specific need to control the distribution of works first produced, created, or generated in the performance of a contract…
- DFARS 227.7205 Contracts for special works.(a) Use the clause at 252.227-7020, Rights in Special Works, in solicitations and contracts where the Government has a specific need to control the distribution of computer software or computer software documentation first produced, created…
- 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…
- DFARS 227.7104-2 Rights in SBIR or STTR data.…software, respectively. (c) The Government and contractor or subcontractor may negotiate special license rights only after contract award. The Government shall not make contract award conditional on the contractor or subcontractor negotiat…
- 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…
- 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 27.405-1 Special works.(a) The clause at 52.227-17, Rights in Data—Special Works, is for use in contracts (or may be made applicable to portions thereof) that are primarily for the production or compilation of data (other than limited rights data or restricted co…
- DFARS 227.7103-7 Use and nondisclosure agreement.… release, disclosure, or authorized use of technical data or computer software subject to special license rights, modify paragraph (1)(d) of the use and nondisclosure agreement in paragraph (c) of this section to enter the conditions, consi…
- FAR 27.409 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses…ished, or acquired under the contract, unless the contract is— (i) For the production of special works of the type set forth in 27.405-1, although in these cases insert the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General, and make it applicabl…
- FAR 52.227-17 Rights in Data—Special Works.As prescribed in 27.409(e), insert the following clause: Rights in Data—Special Works (DEC 2007) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Data means recorded information, regardless of form or the media on which it may be recorded. The t…
- 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 252.227-7019 Validation of Asserted Restrictions—Computer Software.…ent purpose legends for any purpose, and authorize others to do so; or (B) Restricted or special license rights for Government purposes only. (ii) The Government agrees not to release or disclose such software unless, prior to release or …
- 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 252.237-7000 Notice of special standards of responsibility.As prescribed in 237.270(e)(1), use the following provision: Notice of Special Standards of Responsibility (DEC 1991) (a) To be determined responsible, the Offeror must meet the general standards of responsibility set forth at FAR 9.104-1…
- DFARS 227.7103-5 Government rights.…ling to accept lesser rights in data in return for other consideration. In those cases, a special license may be negotiated. However, the licensor is not obligated to provide the Government greater rights and the contracting officer is not …
- DFARS 227.7203-5 Government rights.…y be willing to accept lesser rights in return for other consideration. In those cases, a special license may be negotiated. However, the licensor is not obligated to provide the Government greater rights and the contracting officer is not …
- DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…Contractor has granted the Government additional rights shall be listed or described in a special license agreement made part of this contract. The license shall enumerate the additional rights granted the Government in such data. (e) Rele…
- DFARS 252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends.…-7 of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). (3) GFI marked with specially negotiated license rights legends. (i) The Contractor shall use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, or display technical data or computer …
- 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 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 52.227-6 Royalty Information.…ph (a) of the basic provision: When the response to this solicitation covers charges for special construction or special assembly that contain costs or charges for royalties totaling more than $250, the following information shall be inclu…
- DFARS 227.7103-9 Copyright.…he lack of a copyright license. (b) Copyright considerations—acquisition of existing and special works. See 227.7105 or 227.7106 for copyright considerations when acquiring existing or special works that are not SBIR/STTR data.
- DFARS 227.7203-2 Acquisition of other than commercial computer software and computer software documentation and associated rights.… will require the right to modify or have third parties modify the software; and (v) Any special computer software documentation requirements. (2)(i) Procurement planning. To the maximum extent practicable, when assessing the life-cycle n…
- DFARS 227.7203-9 Copyright.… Government which outweigh the lack of a copyright license. (b) Copyright considerations—special works. See 227.7205 for copyright considerations when acquiring special works that are not SBIR/STTR data.
- FAR 16.505 Ordering.…e level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. (C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an or…
- FAR 27.302 Policy.…s or that under the circumstances domestic manufacture is not commercially feasible. (h) Special conditions for nonprofit organizations' preference for small business concerns. (1) Nonprofit organization contractors are expected to use rea…
- FAR 31.205-35 Relocation costs.…aphs (a) through (d) above, the costs of family movements and of personnel movements of a special or mass nature are allowable. The cost, however, should be assigned on the basis of work (contracts) or time period benefited. (f) Relocation…
- FAR 49.601-2 Letter notice.…tice. Notice of Termination to Prime Contractors [At the top of the notice, set out all special details relating to the particular termination; e.g., name and address of company, contract number of terminated contract, line items, etc.] …
- FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data.…tified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. This information shall also be included on the Material Safety Data Sheet submitted under this contract. (c) This list must be u…
- FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.… any supplemental regulations of the agency in effect on the date of contract award. (i) Special provisions for contracts with nonprofit organizations. If the Contractor is a nonprofit organization, it shall— (1) Not assign rights to a su…
- DFARS 207.106 Additional requirements for major systems.… plans for major weapons systems shall include a plan for the preservation and storage of special tooling associated with the production of hardware for major defense acquisition programs through the end of the service life of the related w…
- DFARS 252.227-7017 Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions.…se rights under a contract resulting from this solicitation or under a prior contract, or specially negotiated licenses). 4 Corporation, individual, or other person, as appropriate. 5 Enter “none” when all data or software will be submitt…
- DFARS 252.227-7037 Validation of Asserted Restrictions on Technical Data.…2412(d)(2)(A)) incurred by the Government in challenging the asserted restriction, unless special circumstances would make such payment unjust. (2) If the Contractor or subcontractor appeals or files suit and if, upon final disposition of …
FAR (chapter 1)
- Part 1 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 58 sections
- Part 2 Definitions of Words and Terms 3 sections
- Part 3 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 98 sections
- Part 4 Administrative and Information Matters 116 sections
- Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions 34 sections
- Part 6 Competition Requirements 34 sections
- Part 7 Acquisition Planning 34 sections
- Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 67 sections
- Part 9 Contractor Qualifications 106 sections
- Part 10 Market Research 4 sections
- Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 33 sections
- Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 38 sections
- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 49 sections
- Part 14 Sealed Bidding 82 sections
- Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation 81 sections
- Part 16 Types of Contracts 74 sections
- Part 17 Special Contracting Methods 50 sections
- Part 18 Emergency Acquisitions 34 sections
- Part 19 Small Business Programs 126 sections
- Part 22 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 205 sections
- Part 23 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 38 sections
- Part 24 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 10 sections
- Part 25 Foreign Acquisition 81 sections
- Part 26 Other Socioeconomic Programs 36 sections
- Part 27 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 59 sections
- Part 28 Bonds and Insurance 61 sections
- Part 29 Taxes 23 sections
- Part 30 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 30 sections
- Part 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 87 sections
- Part 32 Contract Financing 175 sections
- Part 33 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 23 sections
- Part 34 Major System Acquisition 20 sections
- Part 35 Research and Development Contracting 25 sections
- Part 36 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 81 sections
- Part 37 Service Contracting 46 sections
- Part 38 Federal Supply Schedule Contracting 3 sections
- Part 39 Acquisition of Information Technology 14 sections
- Part 40 Information Security and Supply Chain Security 12 sections
- Part 41 Acquisition of Utility Services 17 sections
- Part 42 Contract Administration and Audit Services 84 sections
- Part 43 Contract Modifications 14 sections
- Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 24 sections
- Part 45 Government Property 33 sections
- Part 46 Quality Assurance 60 sections
- Part 47 Transportation 106 sections
- Part 48 Value Engineering 13 sections
- Part 49 Termination of Contracts 108 sections
- Part 50 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 34 sections
- Part 51 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 15 sections
- Part 52 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 680 sections
- Part 53 Forms 61 sections
DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)
- Part 201 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 24 sections
- Part 202 Definitions of Words and Terms 1 sections
- Part 203 Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest 28 sections
- Part 204 Administrative and Information Matters 76 sections
- Part 205 Publicizing Contract Actions 11 sections
- Part 206 Competition Requirements 20 sections
- Part 207 Acquisition Planning 22 sections
- Part 208 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 31 sections
- Part 209 Contractor Qualifications 55 sections
- Part 210 Market Research 2 sections
- Part 211 Describing Agency Needs 22 sections
- Part 212 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services 24 sections
- Part 213 Simplified Acquisition Procedures 23 sections
- Part 214 Sealed Bidding 14 sections
- Part 215 Contracting by Negotiation 66 sections
- Part 216 Types of Contracts 36 sections
- Part 217 Special Contracting Methods 64 sections
- Part 218 Emergency Acquisitions 7 sections
- Part 219 Small Business Programs 47 sections
- Part 222 Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions 56 sections
- Part 223 Environment, Sustainable Acquisition, and Material Safety 34 sections
- Part 224 Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information 2 sections
- Part 225 Foreign Acquisition 251 sections
- Part 226 Other Socioeconomic Programs 14 sections
- Part 227 Patents, Data, and Copyrights 99 sections
- Part 228 Bonds and Insurance 17 sections
- Part 229 Taxes 9 sections
- Part 230 Cost Accounting Standards Administration 2 sections
- Part 231 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 232 Contract Financing 74 sections
- Part 233 Protests, Disputes, and Appeals 8 sections
- Part 234 Major System Acquisition 13 sections
- Part 235 Research and Development Contracting 16 sections
- Part 236 Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts 25 sections
- Part 237 Service Contracting 67 sections
- Part 239 Acquisition of Information Technology 38 sections
- Part 241 Acquisition of Utility Services 8 sections
- Part 242 Contract Administration and Audit Services 40 sections
- Part 243 Contract Modifications 18 sections
- Part 244 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures 13 sections
- Part 245 Government Property 23 sections
- Part 246 Quality Assurance 39 sections
- Part 247 Transportation 27 sections
- Part 249 Termination of Contracts 14 sections
- Part 250 Extraordinary Contractual Actions and the Safety Act 16 sections
- Part 251 Use of Government Sources by Contractors 5 sections
- Part 252 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses 405 sections
- Part 253 Forms 10 sections
- Part 270 Defense Contracting Programs 7 sections
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.