48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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687 sections with “supplies”: the first 40
- FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.(a) Authority. (1) Citations: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1). (2) When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or, for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a…
- FAR 25.1101 Acquisition of supplies.The following provisions and clauses apply to the acquisition of supplies and the acquisition of services involving the furnishing of supplies. (a)(1)(i) Insert the clause at 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies, in solicitations and contracts …
- FAR 46.407 Nonconforming supplies or services.(a) The contracting officer should reject supplies or services not conforming in all respects to contract requirements (see 46.102). In those instances where deviation from this policy is found to be in the Government's interest, such suppl…
- FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price.As prescribed in 46.302, insert the following clause: Inspection of Supplies—Fixed-Price (AUG 1996) (a) Definition. Supplies, as used in this clause, includes but is not limited to raw materials, components, intermediate assemblies, end p…
- FAR 52.246-3 Inspection of Supplies—Cost-Reimbursement.As prescribed in 46.303, insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts for supplies, or services that involve the furnishing of supplies, when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated: Inspection of Supplies—Cost-Reimburs…
- FAR 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies.As prescribed in 46.316, insert the following clause: Responsibility for Supplies (APR 1984) (a) Title to supplies furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon formal acceptance, regardless of when or where the Governme…
- FAR 52.246-17 Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature.As prescribed in 46.710(a)(1), insert a clause substantially as follows: Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature (JUN 2003) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Acceptance means the act of an authorized representative of the Gove…
- FAR 52.246-18 Warranty of Supplies of a Complex Nature.As prescribed in 46.710(b)(1), insert a clause substantially as follows: Warranty of Supplies of a Complex Nature (MAY 2001) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Acceptance means the act of an authorized representative of the Governm…
- DFARS 246.471 Authorizing shipment of supplies.…ion office signs or stamps the shipping papers that accompany Government source-inspected supplies to release them for shipment. This is done for both prime and subcontracts. (2) An alternative procedure (see paragraph (b) of this section)…
- DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.…s prescribed in 247.574(a) and (a)(1), use the following basic clause: Transportation of Supplies by Sea—Basic (OCT 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Foreign-flag vessel means any vessel that is not a U.S.-flag vessel. Ocea…
- DFARS 225.1101 Acquisition of supplies.…can and Balance of Payments Program, instead of the clause at FAR 52.225-1, Buy American —Supplies, in solicitations and contracts, including solicitations and contracts using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial product…
- DFARS 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.As prescribed in 215.408(6), use the following provision: Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors (JAN 2023) Offerors are advised that in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3457, supplies and services provided by a non…
- FAR 8.405-1 Ordering procedures for supplies, and services not requiring a statement of work.(a) Ordering activities shall use the procedures of this subsection when ordering supplies and services that are listed in the schedules contracts at a fixed price for the performance of a specific task, where a statement of work is not req…
- FAR 25.903 Exempted supplies.…f Chapter 98 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (19 U.S.C. 1202) list supplies for which exemptions from duty may be obtained when imported into the customs territory of the United States under a Government contract. For…
- FAR 46.316 Responsibility for supplies.The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.246-16, Responsibility for Supplies, in solicitations and contracts for (a) supplies, (b) services involving the furnishing of supplies, or (c) research and development, when a fixed-pri…
- FAR 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages—Supplies, Services, or Research and Development.…1.503(a), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts: Liquidated Damages—Supplies, Services, or Research and Development (SEP 2000) (a) If the Contractor fails to deliver the supplies or perform the services within the tim…
- FAR 52.216-3 Economic Price Adjustment—Semistandard Supplies.…ibed in 16.203-4(b), insert the following clause: Economic Price Adjustment—Semistandard Supplies (NOV 2021) (a) The Contractor warrants that the supplies identified as line items ____ [offeror insert Schedule line item number] in the Sch…
- FAR 52.225-1 Buy American—Supplies.As prescribed in 25.1101(a)(1), insert the following clause: Buy American—Supplies (OCT 2022) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item—(1) Means any item of supply (including construction …
- FAR 8.713 Optional acquisition of supplies and services.(a) Ordering offices may acquire supplies and services not included on the Procurement List from a AbilityOne participating nonprofit agency that is the low responsive, responsible offeror under a solicitation issued by other authorized acq…
- FAR 14.212 Economic purchase quantities (supplies).…cting officers shall comply with the economic purchase quantity planning requirements for supplies in subpart 7.2. See 7.203 for instructions regarding use of the provision at 52.207-4, Economic Purchase Quantity—Supplies, and 7.204 for gui…
- FAR 52.207-4 Economic Purchase Quantity—Supplies.As prescribed in 7.203, insert the following provision: Economic Purchase Quantity—Supplies (AUG 1987) (a) Offerors are invited to state an opinion on whether the quantity(ies) of supplies on which bids, proposals or quotes are requested …
- FAR 52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment.…10, insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts: Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment (JUN 2020) If this contract is for the manufacture or furnishing of materials, supplies, articles or equipment in a…
- DFARS 217.172 Multiyear contracts for supplies.(a) This section applies to all multiyear contracts for supplies, including weapon systems and other multiyear acquisitions specifically authorized by law (10 U.S.C. 3501). (b) The head of the agency may enter into a multiyear contract for…
- FAR 25.701 Restrictions administered by the Department of the Treasury on acquisitions of supplies or services from prohibited sources.…uthorized by OFAC, agencies and their contractors and subcontractors must not acquire any supplies or services if any proclamation, Executive order, or statute administered by OFAC, or if OFAC's implementing regulations at 31 CFR Chapter V,…
- FAR 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment—Standard Supplies.…escribed in 16.203-4(a), insert the following clause: Economic Price Adjustment—Standard Supplies (NOV 2021) (a) The Contractor warrants that the unit price stated in the Schedule for ____ [offeror insert Schedule line item number] is not…
- DFARS 225.870-7 Acceptance of Canadian supplies.For information on the acceptance of Canadian supplies, see PGI 225.870-7.
- DFARS 225.903 Exempted supplies.(b)(i) For an explanation of the term “supplies,” see PGI 225.903(b)(i). (ii) The duty-free certificate shall be printed, stamped, or typed on the face of, or attached to, Customs Form 7501. A duly designated officer or civilian official o…
- DFARS 227.7107-2 Contracts for construction supplies and research and development work.…quired by 227-7103-6 and 227.7203-6 when the acquisition is limited to— (a) Construction supplies or materials; (b) Experimental, developmental, or research work, or test and evaluation studies of structures, equipment, processes, or mate…
- DFARS 237.102-74 Taxonomy for the acquisition of services, and supplies and equipment.…r further guidance on the taxonomy for the acquisition of services and the acquisition of supplies and equipment.
- FAR 11.403 Supplies or services.(a) The contracting officer may express contract delivery or performance schedules in terms of— (1) Specific calendar dates; (2) Specific periods from the date of the contract; i.e., from the date of award or acceptance by the Government,…
- DFARS 206.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.(a) Authority. (2)(i) Section 8059 of Pub. L. 101-511 and similar sections in subsequent defense appropriations acts prohibit departments and agencies from entering into contracts for studies, analyses, or consulting services (see FAR subpa…
- DFARS 225.701 Restrictions administered by the Department of the Treasury on acquisitions of supplies or services from prohibited sources.
- DFARS 246.407 Nonconforming supplies or services.(f) If nonconforming material or services are discovered after acceptance, the defect appears to be the fault of the contractor, any warranty has expired, and there are no other contractual remedies, the contracting officer— (i) Shall noti…
- DFARS 253.208 Required sources of supplies and services.
- DFARS 253.213-70 Completion of DD Form 1155, Order for Supplies or Services.Follow the procedures at PGI 253.213-70 for completion of DD Form 1155.
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…part, or section. Acquisition means the acquiring by contract with appropriated funds of supplies or services (including construction) by and for the use of the Federal Government through purchase or lease, whether the supplies or services…
- FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.…ining competition to the maximum extent practicable, with due regard to the nature of the supplies and services to be acquired (10 U.S.C. 3206(a)(1) and 41 U.S.C. 3306(a)(1)). (b) Encouraging offerors to supply commercial products or comme…
- FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.…y or performance. Specify the required capabilities or performance characteristics of the supplies or the performance standards of the services being acquired and state how they are related to the need. (5) Delivery or performance-period r…
- FAR 8.002 Priorities for use of mandatory Government sources.…quired by 8.003, or as otherwise provided by law, agencies shall satisfy requirements for supplies and services from or through the mandatory Government sources and publications listed below in descending order of priority: (1) Supplies. (…
- FAR 8.402 General.… provides Federal agencies (see 8.004) with a simplified process for obtaining commercial supplies and commercial services at prices associated with volume buying. Indefinite delivery contracts are awarded to provide supplies and services a…
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.