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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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29 sections with “subsystems”

  • DFARS 207.106 Additional requirements for major systems.
    ….S.C. 3774(a) and DoD policy requirements, acquisition plans for major weapon systems and subsystems of major weapon systems shall— (i) Assess the long-term technical data and computer software needs of those systems and subsystems; and (…
  • DFARS 225.7003-3 Exceptions.
    …ar, billet, slab, wire, plate, and sheet, that have not been incorporated into end items, subsystems, assemblies, or components. Specialty metal supply contracts issued by COTS producers are not subcontracts for the purposes of this excepti…
  • DFARS 252.225-7009 Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals.
    …billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet, that have not been incorporated into COTS end items, subsystems, assemblies, or components; (B) Forgings or castings of specialty metals, unless the forgings or castings are incorporated into COTS end i…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    … why full and open competition cannot be obtained. (ii) Identify the major components or subsystems. Discuss component breakout plans relative to these major components or subsystems. Describe how competition will be sought, promoted, and …
  • DFARS 252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues.
    …2) All nonconformances or deficiencies that may result in a safety impact for systems, or subsystems, assemblies, subassemblies, or parts integral to a system, acquired by or serviced for the Government under this contract. (c) The Contrac…
  • DFARS 212.102 Applicability.
    …ial product” or “commercial service” definition in FAR 2.101. See 234.7002(b) and (c) for subsystems of major weapon systems and components and spare parts of major weapon systems and of subsystems of major weapon systems; (B) Include the …
  • DFARS 212.209 Determination of price reasonableness.
    …h market research, the contracting officer— (1) In the case of major weapon systems, for subsystems of major weapon systems and components and spare parts of major weapon systems and of subsystems of major weapon systems acquired as commer…
  • DFARS 215.403-1 Prohibition on obtaining certified cost or pricing data (10 U.S.C. chapter 271 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35).
    …commercial products or commercial services, except see 234.7002(e) for pricing commercial subsystems of major weapon systems and components and spare parts of major weapon systems and of subsystems of major weapon systems. (B) When applyin…
  • DFARS 234.7002 Policy.
    …his section may not be delegated below the level of the Deputy Secretary of Defense. (b) Subsystems. A subsystem of a major weapon system (other than a commercially available off-the-shelf item) shall be treated as a commercial product and…
  • DFARS 246.370 Notification of potential safety issues.
    … (1) Repairable or consumable parts identified as critical safety items; (2) Systems and subsystems, assemblies, and subassemblies integral to a system; or (3) Repair, maintenance, logistics support, or overhaul services for systems and s…
  • DFARS 252.215-7010 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data.
    …at rendered such determination, and if available, a Government point of contact; (B) For subsystems of a major weapon system and components and spare parts of a major weapon system or subsystem of a major weapon system that have not previo…
  • FAR 7.101 Definitions.
    …new systems, or for modifications to existing systems that involve redesign of systems or subsystems. Life-cycle cost means the total cost to the Government of acquiring, operating, supporting, and (if applicable) disposing of the items be…
  • FAR 15.407-2 Make-or-buy programs.
    …ake-or-buy program in negotiated contracts for— (1) Major systems (see part 34) or their subsystems or components, regardless of contract type; or (2) Other supplies and services if— (i) The contract is a cost-reimbursable contract, or a…
  • FAR 34.005-2 Mission-oriented solicitation.
    …te that each offeror is free to propose its own technical approach, main design features, subsystems, and alternatives to schedule, cost, and capability goals. (6) Require the use of an Earned Value Management System that complies with the…
  • FAR 42.202 Assignment of contract administration.
    …itions (see part 34), the contracting officer may designate certain high risk or critical subsystems or components for special surveillance in addition to requesting supporting contract administration. This surveillance shall be conducted i…
  • FAR 43.107 Contract clause.
    … development or supply contracts for the acquisition of major weapon systems or principal subsystems. If the contract amount is expected to be less than $1,000,000, the clause shall not be used, unless the contracting officer anticipates th…
  • FAR 44.201-1 Consent requirements.
    …e subcontract needs special surveillance. These can be subcontracts for critical systems, subsystems, components, or services. Subcontracts may be identified by subcontract number or by class of items (e.g., subcontracts for engines on a pr…
  • FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns.
    … performing contracts let by any Federal agency, including contracts and subcontracts for subsystems, assemblies, components, and related services for major systems. It is further the policy of the United States that its prime contractors e…
  • DFARS 202.101 Definitions.
    …y require or agree to permit the customer to produce in its country certain components or subsystems of the item being sold. Generally, direct offsets must be performed within a specified period, because they are integral to the deliverable…
  • DFARS 207.171-2 Definition.
    Component, as used in this section, includes subsystems, assemblies, subassemblies, and other major elements of an end item; it does not include elements of relatively small annual acquisition value.
  • DFARS 209.571-1 Definitions.
    …he time of award to perform a substantial portion of the work on the system and the major subsystems. (ii) Lead system integrator without system responsibility means a prime contractor under a contract for the procurement of services, the …
  • DFARS 212.001 Definitions.
    As used in this part— Market research means a review of existing systems, subsystems, capabilities, and technologies that are available or could be made available to meet the needs of DoD in whole or in part. The review shall include, at a…
  • DFARS 223.7304 Exceptions.
    …e prohibition in 223.7303 does not apply to— (a) Legacy systems and their related parts, subsystems, and components that already contain hexavalent chromium. However, alternatives to hexavalent chromium shall be considered by the appropria…
  • DFARS 227.7103-1 Policy.
    …s not satisfy mobilization needs. (f) For acquisitions involving major weapon systems or subsystems of major weapon systems, the acquisition plan shall address acquisition strategies that provide for technical data and the associated licen…
  • DFARS 227.7203-1 Policy.
    …e the software may be restricted. (e) For acquisitions involving major weapon systems or subsystems of major weapon systems, the acquisition plan shall address acquisition strategies that provide for computer software and computer software…
  • DFARS 242.7501 Definitions.
    …n compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and management decisions, and may include subsystems for specific areas such as indirect and other direct costs, compensation, billing, labor, and general information technology.
  • DFARS 252.209-7007 Prohibited Financial Interests for Lead System Integrators.
    …he time of award to perform a substantial portion of the work on the system and the major subsystems. (3) Lead system integrator without system responsibility means a prime contractor under a contract for the procurement of services, the p…
  • DFARS 252.215-7014 Exception from Certified Cost or Pricing Data Requirements for Foreign Military Sales Indirect Offsets.
    …y require or agree to permit the customer to produce in its country certain components or subsystems of the item being sold. Generally, direct offsets must be performed within a specified period, because they are integral to the deliverable…
  • DFARS 252.242-7006 Accounting System Administration.
    …n compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and management decisions, and may include subsystems for specific areas such as indirect and other direct costs, compensation, billing, labor, and general information technology. Material wea…

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.