48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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149 sections with “subcontract at any tier”: the first 40
- FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards.… 4.1403(a), insert the following clause: Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause: Executive means officers, managing partners, or any other employees in manage…
- FAR 49.108-4 Authorization for subcontract settlements without approval or ratification.…en request, give written authorization to the prime contractor to conclude settlements of subcontracts terminated in whole or in part without approval or ratification when the amount of settlement (see 49.002(d)) is $100,000 or less, if— (…
- FAR 52.215-22 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges—Identification of Subcontract Effort.…)(1), use the following provision: Limitations on Pass-Through Charges—Identification of Subcontract Effort (OCT 2009) (a) Definitions. Added value, excessive pass-through charge, subcontract, and subcontractor, as used in this provision,…
- FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.As prescribed in 19.507(e), insert the following clause: Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside. (b) Definition. Similarly situated entity, as used in th…
- DFARS 227.7103-15 Subcontractor rights in technical data.(a) 10 U.S.C. 3771 provides subcontractors at all tiers the same protection for their rights in data as is provided to prime contractors. The clauses at 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Se…
- DFARS 227.7203-15 Subcontractor rights in computer software or computer software documentation.(a) Subcontractors and suppliers at all tiers should be provided the same protection for their rights in computer software or computer software documentation as are provided to prime contractors. (b) The clauses at 252.227-7019, Validation…
- FAR 15.403-4 Requiring certified cost or pricing data (10 U.S.C. chapter 271 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35).…ontract (except for undefinitized actions such as letter contracts). (ii) The award of a subcontract at any tier, if the contractor and each higher-tier subcontractor were required to furnish certified cost or pricing data (but see waivers…
- FAR 30.202-8 Subcontractor disclosure statements.(a) When the Government requires determinations of adequacy of subcontractor disclosure statements, the CFAO for the subcontractor shall provide this determination to the CFAO for the contractor or next higher-tier subcontractor. The higher…
- FAR 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.…scribed in 9.409, insert the following clause: Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (JAN 2025) (a) Definition. Commercially availabl…
- FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.… in the commercial marketplace; and (iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and (2) Does not include bulk carg…
- FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent.…nt authorizes and consents to all use and manufacture, in performing this contract or any subcontract at any tier, of any invention described in and covered by a United States patent— (1) Embodied in the structure or composition of any art…
- FAR 52.227-13 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Government.…ted work, listing all subject inventions or stating that there were none, and listing all subcontracts at any tier containing a patent rights clause or stating that there were none. (4) The Contractor shall require, by written agreement, i…
- DFARS 252.225-7044 Balance of Payments Program—Construction Material.… in the commercial marketplace; and (iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and (2) Does not include bulk carg…
- DFARS 252.225-7045 Balance of Payments Program—Construction Material Under Trade Agreements.… in the commercial marketplace; and (iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and (2) Does not include bulk carg…
- DFARS 252.227-7038 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business).… all subject inventions or stating that there were no subject inventions, and listing all subcontracts at any tier containing a patent rights clause or stating that there were no subcontracts. (8)(i) The Contractor shall promptly notify th…
- DFARS 252.235-7000 Indemnification Under 10 U.S.C. 3861—Fixed Price.…ontract; (5) Must not be a liability assumed under any contract or agreement (except for subcontracts covered by paragraph (h) of this clause), unless the Contracting Officer (or in contracts with the Department of the Navy, the Department…
- DFARS 252.235-7001 Indemnification Under 10 U.S.C. 3861—Cost Reimbursement.…ontract; (5) Must not be a liability assumed under any contract or agreement (except for subcontracts covered by paragraph (i) of this clause), unless the Contracting Officer (or in contracts with the Department of the Navy, the Department…
- FAR 3.502-2 Subcontractor kickbacks.…ckback Act of 1986 (now codified at 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks,) was passed to deter subcontractors from making payments and contractors from accepting payments for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment i…
- FAR 5.206 Notices of subcontracting opportunities.(a) The following entities may transmit a notice to the GPE to seek competition for subcontracts, to increase participation by HUBZone small business, small, small disadvantaged, women-owned small business, veteran-owned small business and …
- FAR 9.405-2 Restrictions on subcontracting.…or debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or voluntarily excluded, is proposed as a subcontractor for any subcontract subject to Government consent (see subpart 44.2), contracting officers shall not consent to subcontracts with such c…
- FAR 12.504 Applicability of certain laws to subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.(a) The following laws are not applicable to subcontracts at any tier for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services at any tier: (1) 10 U.S.C. 2631, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (except for the types of subcontract…
- FAR 15.403-1 Prohibition on obtaining certified cost or pricing data (10 U.S.C. chapter 271 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35).…fficer shall not require certified cost or pricing data to support any action (contracts, subcontracts, or modifications) (but may require data other than certified cost or pricing data as defined in FAR 2.101 to support a determination of …
- FAR 19.703 Eligibility requirements for participating in the program.(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, to be eligible as a subcontractor under the program, a concern must represent itself as a small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, …
- FAR 19.704 Subcontracting plan requirements.(a) Each subcontracting plan required under 19.301-2(e) and 19.702(a)(1)(i), (ii), and (iii) shall include— (1) Separate percentage goals for using small business (including ANCs and Indian tribes), veteran-owned small business, service-di…
- FAR 22.406-6 Payrolls and statements.…s after the regular payment date of the payroll week covered, for the contractor and each subcontractor, (1) copies of weekly payrolls applicable to the contract, and (2) weekly payroll statements of compliance. The contractor may use the D…
- FAR 27.304-3 Subcontracts.(a) The policies and procedures in this subpart apply to all subcontracts at any tier. (b) Whenever a prime contractor or a subcontractor considers including a particular clause in a subcontract to be inappropriate or a subcontractor refus…
- FAR 31.204 Application of principles and procedures.…guidance is provided for certain items for emphasis or clarity. (b)(1) For the following subcontract types, costs incurred as reimbursements or payments to a subcontractor are allowable to the extent the reimbursements or payments are for …
- FAR 49.107 Audit of prime contract settlement proposals and subcontract settlements.…de a written summary of the review in the termination case file. (b) The TCO shall refer subcontract settlements received for approval or ratification to the appropriate audit agency for review and recommendations when— (1) The amount exc…
- FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.… paid for such services in the private sector. Recipient includes the Contractor and all subcontractors. This term excludes an Indian tribe, tribal organization, or any other Indian organization eligible to receive Federal contracts, grant…
- FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.… costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price: (11) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented …
- FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…Corporations (NOV 2015). (5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). (6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (7) 52.233-4, Applicab…
- FAR 52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges.… (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Added value means that the Contractor performs subcontract management functions that the Contracting Officer determines are a benefit to the Government (e.g., processing orders of parts or services…
- FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.As prescribed in 19.708(b), insert the following clause: Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (a) This clause does not apply to small business concerns. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause— Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) m…
- FAR 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards—Overtime Compensation.…y Standards—Overtime Compensation (MAY 2018) (a) Overtime requirements. No Contractor or subcontractor employing laborers or mechanics (see Federal Acquisition Regulation 22.300) shall require or permit them to work over 40 hours in any wo…
- FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards).As prescribed in 22.407(a), insert the following clause: Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) (a) Definition. Construction, alteration or repair, as used in this clause, means all types of work done by laborers and mechanics employe…
- FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction.…nce, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list th…
- FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction.…rams, and is found at www.dol.gov/ofccp/LGBT/LGBT_FAQs.html. (b) If the Contractor, or a subcontractor at any tier, subcontracts a portion of the work involving any construction trade, each such subcontract in excess of $10,000 shall inclu…
- FAR 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.…rsonnel, facilities, designated sites, or property of a Federal agency, the Contractor or subcontractor, or a third party. (2) Any other activity for which personnel are required to carry weapons in the performance of their duties in accor…
- FAR 52.226-6 Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations.… food-insecure people in the United States. (c) Costs. (1) The Contractor, including any subcontractors, shall assume the responsibility for all the costs and the logistical support to collect, transport, maintain the safety of, or distrib…
- FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.…4) of this clause. (j) Communications. [Complete according to agency instructions.] (k) Subcontracts. (1) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (k), in all subcontracts for experimental, devel…
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.