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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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18 sections with “special standards of responsibility”

  • 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…
  • FAR 9.104-2 Special standards.
    …f acquisitions, the contracting officer shall develop, with the assistance of appropriate specialists, special standards of responsibility. Special standards may be particularly desirable when experience has demonstrated that unusual expert…
  • 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…
  • DFARS 237.270 Acquisition of audit services.
    …itation provisions and contract clauses. (1) Use the provision at 252.237-7000, Notice of Special Standards of Responsibility, in solicitations for audit services. (2) Use the clause at 252.237-7001, Compliance with Audit Standards, in sol…
  • 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 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 52.245-1 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…
  • FAR 44.303 Extent of review.
    …stem, including the contractor's policies, procedures, and performance under that system. Special attention shall be given to— (a) The results of market research accomplished; (b) The degree of price competition obtained; (c) Pricing pol…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …t to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx). (3) The r…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    …or other methods of alternative dispute resolution. (3) The command of military forces, especially the leadership of military personnel who are members of the combat, combat support, or combat service support role. (4) The conduct of fore…
  • FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques.
    … (e) Technical analysis. (1) The contracting officer should request that personnel having specialized knowledge, skills, experience, or capability in engineering, science, or management perform a technical analysis of the proposed types and…
  • 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…
  • 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 3.104-1 Definitions.
    … 2105; (3) A member of the uniformed services, as defined in 5 U.S.C. 2101(3); or (4) A special Government employee, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 202. Participating personally and substantially in a Federal agency procurement means— (1) Acti…
  • FAR 9.105-1 Obtaining information.
    …, promptly after a bid opening or receipt of offers. However, in negotiated contracting, especially when research and development is involved, the contracting officer may obtain this information before issuing the request for proposals. Req…
  • FAR 44.202-2 Considerations.
    …ractor's approved make-or-buy program, if any (see 15.407-2)? (2) Is the subcontract for special test equipment, equipment or real property that are available from Government sources? (3) Is the selection of the particular supplies, equip…
  • FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction.
    …s and apprenticeship and trainee programs relevant to the Contractor's employment needs, especially those programs funded or approved by the Department of Labor. The Contractor shall provide notice of these programs to the sources compiled …
  • DFARS 202.101 Definitions.
    …cy, the Strategic Capabilities Office, the United States Cyber Command, the United States Special Operations Command, the United States Transportation Command, and the Washington Headquarters Service. Electronic part means an integrated ci…

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.