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25 sections with “special works”

  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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 252.227-7020 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…
  • 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…
  • DFARS 227.7105-3 Acquisition of modified existing works.
    Use the clause at 252.227-7020, Rights in Special Works, in solicitations and contracts for modified existing works in lieu of the clause at 252.227-7021, Rights in Data—Existing Works.
  • 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 19.201 General policy.
    …contract; and (18) Performs other duties listed at 15 U.S.C. 644(k). (d) Small business specialists shall be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations. (1) The contracting activity shall coordinate with the small business s…
  • FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026.
    …performing on, or in connection with, the contract whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(c). (iii) Also includes any person working on, or in connection with, the contract and individually r…
  • 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 227.7203-9 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.
  • DFARS 227.7103-6 Contract clauses.
    …eloped exclusively at private expense (see 227.7102-4), existing works (see 227.7105), or special works (see 227.7106). When contracting under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program or the Small Business Technology Transfer (…
  • DFARS 227.7103-17 Overseas contracts with foreign sources.
    …ta to be delivered under the contract. Do not use the clause in contracts for existing or special works. (b) When the Government does not require unlimited rights, the clause at 252.227-7032 may be modified to accommodate the needs of a sp…
  • DFARS 227.7203-6 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …mputer software documentation, commercial products, commercial services (see 227.7102-3), special works (see 227.7205), or contracts under the Small Business Innovation Research Program (see 227.7104). Except as provided in 227.7107-2, do n…
  • DFARS 227.7203-17 Overseas contracts with foreign sources.
    … documentation to be delivered under the contract. Do not use the clause in contracts for special works. (b) When the Government does not require unlimited rights, the clause at 252.227-7032 may be modified to accommodate the needs of a sp…
  • 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 4.2101 Definitions.
    …ogy; or (ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening; (3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of …
  • FAR 5.202 Exceptions.
    … order placed under subpart 16.5. When the order contains brand-name specifications, see especially 16.505(a)(4); (7) The proposed contract action results from acceptance of a proposal under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of…
  • FAR 11.002 Policy.
    …de reference to the appropriate technical capabilities defined in the USGv6 Profile (NIST Special Publication 500-267) and the corresponding declarations of conformance defined in the USGv6 Test Program. The applicability of IPv6 to agency …
  • 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 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
    …ogy; or (ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening; (3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of …
  • 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…
  • 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)

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