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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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40 sections with “technical and acquisition assistance”

  • DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    As prescribed in 227.7102-4(b) and 227.7103-6(a), use the following clause: Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Computer data base means a co…
  • DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    As prescribed in 227.7102-4(a)(1), use the following clause: Technical Data—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Commercial product and commercial service includes commercial com…
  • DFARS 252.227-7018 Rights in Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software—Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
    …rescribed in 227.7104-4(a)(1), use the following clause: RIGHTS IN OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL TECHNICAL DATA AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE—SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM AND SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM (AUG 2025) (a) Definit…
  • DFARS 209.571-7 Systems engineering and technical assistance contracts.
    …ragraph (c) of this subsection, a contract for the performance of systems engineering and technical assistance for a major defense acquisition program or a pre-major defense acquisition program shall prohibit the contractor or any affiliate…
  • FAR 15.101-2 Lowest price technically acceptable source selection process.
    (a) The lowest price technically acceptable source selection process is appropriate when best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. (b) When using the lowest pric…
  • DFARS 215.101-2-70 Limitations and prohibitions.
    …following limitations and prohibitions apply when considering the use of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection procedures. (a) Limitations. (1) In accordance with section 813 of the National Defense Authorization Act fo…
  • DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.
    … contract, the primary purpose of which is to furnish independent and impartial advice or technical assistance directly to the Government in support of the Government's management and oversight of a program or effort (rather than to directl…
  • FAR 41.203 GSA assistance.
    (a) GSA will, upon request, provide technical and acquisition assistance, or will delegate its contracting authority for the furnishing of the services described in this part for any Federal agency, mixed-ownership Government corporation, t…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …f contracts, contract financing, contract performance, contract administration, and those technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by contract. Acquisition planning means the process by …
  • FAR 14.503-1 Step one.
    (a) Requests for technical proposals shall be synopsized in accordance with Part 5. The request must include, as a minimum, the following: (1) A description of the supplies or services required. (2) A statement of intent to use the two st…
  • FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques.
    …or material differences between the similar item and the item being procured. (C) Expert technical advice should be obtained when analyzing similar items, or commercial products or commercial services that are “of a type”, or requiring min…
  • FAR 15.404-2 Data to support proposal analysis.
    …r requests to reflect the minimum essential supplementary information needed to conduct a technical or cost or pricing analysis. (2) The contracting officer shall tailor the type of information and level of detail requested in accordance w…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …pt for DoD, ensure the criteria at 15.101-2(c)(1)-(5) are met when using the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process; and (G) Except for DoD, avoid using the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process…
  • FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.
    …the Federal Government. Reasonable payment means, with respect to professional and other technical services, a payment in an amount that is consistent with the amount normally paid for such services in the private sector. Recipient includ…
  • DFARS 209.571-1 Definitions.
    …ve the potential to become a major defense acquisition program. “Systems engineering and technical assistance.” (1) “Systems engineering” means an interdisciplinary technical effort to evolve and verify an integrated and total life cycle …
  • DFARS 252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends.
    … this clause— (1) For contracts in which the Government will furnish the Contractor with technical data, the terms “covered Government support contractor,” “limited rights,” and “Government purpose rights” are defined in the clause at 252.…
  • FAR 19.803 Selecting acquisitions for the 8(a) program.
    …ion on the participant, including any and all information pertaining to the participant's technical ability and capacity to perform. (3) The participant's present production capacity and related facilities. (4) The extent to which contrac…
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …ineering surveillance to assess compliance with contractual terms for schedule, cost, and technical performance in the areas of design, development, and production. (41) Evaluate for adequacy and perform surveillance of contractor engineer…
  • DFARS 209.571-8 Solicitation provision and contract clause.
    …r Defense Acquisition Program, in solicitations and contracts for systems engineering and technical assistance for major defense acquisition programs or pre-major defense acquisition programs.
  • DFARS 237.270 Acquisition of audit services.
    …egulation. (2) See 215.101-2-70(b)(3) for the prohibition on the use of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process when acquiring audit services. (3) See PGI 237.270 for a list of DoD publications that govern the con…
  • DFARS 252.209-7008 Notice of Prohibition Relating to Organizational Conflict of Interest—Major Defense Acquisition Program.
    …isition Program. (b) This solicitation is for the performance of systems engineering and technical assistance for a major defense acquisition program or a pre-major defense acquisition program. (c) Prohibition. As required by paragraph (b…
  • DFARS 252.209-7009 Organizational Conflict of Interest—Major Defense Acquisition Program.
    …f subcontract award. (b) This contract is for the performance of systems engineering and technical assistance for a major defense acquisition program or a pre-major defense acquisition program. (c) Prohibition. Except as provided in parag…
  • FAR 15.404-4 Profit.
    …ssional and managerial skill and to prospective contractors whose skills, facilities, and technical assets can be expected to lead to efficient and economical contract performance. The subfactors in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) (A) through (D) of t…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    …or might influence official evaluations of other contractors). (8) Contractors providing technical evaluation of contract proposals. (9) Contractors providing assistance in the development of statements of work. (10) Contractors providin…
  • FAR 9.502 Applicability.
    …onsultant or other professional services; (3) Contractor performance of or assistance in technical evaluations; or (4) Systems engineering and technical direction work performed by a contractor that does not have overall contractual respo…
  • FAR 41.205 Separate contracts.
    …act value (including costs in subparagraphs (b) (2) and (3) of this subsection). (5) Any technical or special contract terms required. (6) Any unusual characteristics of services required. (7) The utility's wheeling or transportation pol…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …ct; or (ii) The Offeror used the small business concern's pricing or cost information or technical expertise in preparing the bid or proposal, where there is written evidence of an intent or understanding that the small business concern wi…
  • FAR 52.227-13 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Government.
    … the subject invention was made and the inventor(s). It shall be sufficiently complete in technical detail to convey a clear understanding of the subject invention. The disclosure shall also identify any publication, on sale, or public use …
  • DFARS 209.571-6 Identification of organizational conflicts of interest.
    …s shall consider— (a) The ownership of business units performing systems engineering and technical assistance, professional services, or management support services to a major defense acquisition program or a pre-major defense acquisition …
  • DFARS 225.7303-2 Cost of doing business with a foreign government or an international organization.
    …priate Government approval shall be obtained; and (iv) Configuration studies and related technical services undertaken as a direct selling effort to a foreign country. (2) Product support and post-delivery service expenses, such as— (i) …
  • DFARS 252.227-7038 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business).
    … (A) The inventor(s) and the contract under which the invention was made; (B) Sufficient technical detail to convey a clear understanding of the invention; and (C) Any publication, on sale (i.e., sale or offer for sale), or public use of …
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …quirements (e.g., help desks, call centers, training services, and automated self-service technical support) descriptions that address information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility standards (see 36 CFR 1194.1) in proposed ac…
  • FAR 9.504 Contracting officer responsibilities.
    …ontracting officers should obtain the advice of counsel and the assistance of appropriate technical specialists in evaluating potential conflicts and in developing any necessary solicitation provisions and contract clauses (see 9.506). (c)…
  • FAR 19.705-4 Reviewing the subcontracting plan.
    …cting Program), may be used when additional and unique contract effort, such as providing technical assistance, could significantly increase subcontract awards to small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, s…
  • FAR 37.102 Policy.
    …(c)). (j) Except for DoD, see 15.101-2(d) for limitations on the use of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process to acquire certain services.
  • FAR 37.203 Policy.
    …lly to aid in influencing or enacting legislation; or (5) Used to obtain professional or technical advice which is readily available within the agency or another Federal agency. (d) Limitation on payment for advisory and assistance servic…
  • FAR 41.301 Requirements.
    …ract will expire. Requests for assistance shall contain the following information: (1) A technical description or specification of the type, quantity, and quality of service required, and a delivery schedule. (2) A copy of any service pro…
  • DFARS 209.570-3 Procedures.
    … discussion of alternatives, such as use of the DoD workforce or a system engineering and technical assistance contractor; (2) Shall include a plan for phasing out the use of contracted lead system integrator functions over the shortest pe…
  • DFARS 219.402 Small Business Administration procurement center representatives.
    …rural or underserved by professionals in those fields, including education, training, and technical assistance related to the care provided. (B) Construction of rudimentary surface transportation systems. (C) Well drilling and constructio…
  • DFARS 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders.
    …ith the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to furnish procurement technical assistance to business entities (as defined in 10 U.S.C. 4951). (b) The Contractor shall provide cooperative agreement holders, upon their …

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