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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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28 sections with “special test equipment”

  • FAR 31.205-40 Special tooling and special test equipment costs.
    (a) The terms “special tooling” and “special test equipment” are defined in 2.101. (b) The cost of special tooling and special test equipment used in performing one or more Government contracts is allowable and shall be allocated to the sp…
  • 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 45.101 Definitions.
    …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 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 52.245-1 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 245.302 Contracts with foreign governments or international organizations.
    …rganization rental charges or nonrecurring recoupments for the use of such property. (2) Special tooling and special test equipment. (i) DoD normally recovers a fair share of nonrecurring costs of special tooling and special test equipmen…
  • 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 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.
    … serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number ____. (iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisiti…
  • 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 17.103 Definitions.
    …-time basis and include such costs as plant or equipment relocation, plant rearrangement, special tooling and special test equipment, preproduction engineering, initial spoilage and rework, and specialized work force training. Recurring co…
  • FAR 17.106-1 General.
    … include such costs, where applicable, as plant or equipment relocation or rearrangement, special tooling and special test equipment, preproduction engineering, initial rework, initial spoilage, pilot runs, allocable portions of the costs o…
  • FAR 29.304 Matters requiring special consideration.
    The imposition of State and local taxes may result in special contract considerations including the following: (a) With coordination of the agency-designated counsel, a contract may (1) state that the contract price includes or excludes a …
  • FAR 31.205-42 Termination costs.
    Contract terminations generally give rise to the incurrence of costs or the need for special treatment of costs that would not have arisen had the contract not been terminated. The following cost principles peculiar to termination situation…
  • FAR 45.102 Policy.
    …rnment property, other than foundations and similar improvements necessary for installing special tooling, special test equipment, or equipment, shall not be installed or constructed on contractor-owned real property in such fashion as to b…
  • DFARS 211.274-2 Policy for item unique identification.
    …embedded subassembly, component, or part; (iii) Warranted serialized item; (iv) Item of special tooling or special test equipment, as defined at FAR 2.101, for a major defense acquisition program that is designated for preservation and st…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • FAR 46.201 General.
    …ring supplies to the Government, there are situations in which contracts will provide for specialized inspections to be performed solely by the Government. Among situations of this kind are— (1) Tests that require use of specialized test e…
  • FAR 15.404-4 Profit.
    …fort needed to obtain the required purchased parts and material, subcontracted items, and special tooling. Considerations include the complexity of the items required, the number of purchase orders and subcontracts to be awarded and adminis…
  • FAR 15.407-4 Should-cost review.
    (a) General. (1) Should-cost reviews are a specialized form of cost analysis. Should-cost reviews differ from traditional evaluation methods because they do not assume that a contractor's historical costs reflect efficient and economical op…
  • FAR 46.706 Warranty terms and conditions.
    …dvisable, a warranty may be required for a particular aspect of the item that may require special protection (e.g., installation, components, accessories, subassemblies, preservation, packaging, and packing, etc.). (ii) If the Government s…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • DFARS 242.202 Assignment of contract administration.
    …aragraph (a)(i) of this section; or (B) As permitted under subpart 242.74. (e)(1)(A) In special circumstances, a contract administration office may request support from a component not listed in the Federal Directory of Contract Administr…

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.