48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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34 sections with “third persons”
- FAR 52.228-7 Insurance—Liability to Third Persons.As prescribed in 28.311-1, insert the following clause: Insurance—Liability to Third Persons (MAR 1996) (a)(1) Except as provided in subparagraph (a)(2) of this clause, the Contractor shall provide and maintain workers' compensation, empl…
- DFARS 252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.…cribed in 204.7304(b), use the following clause: Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information (JAN 2023) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Compromise means disclosure of inform…
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…r individuals if, directly or indirectly either one controls or can control the other; or third party controls or can control both, except as follows: (1) For use in subpart 9.4, see the definition at 9.403. (2) For use of affiliates in s…
- FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.…ime during the progress of the work on the contract, it becomes necessary to deliver to a third person any items or materials on which the Government has a lien, the Contractor shall notify the third person of the lien and shall obtain from…
- DFARS 252.235-7001 Indemnification Under 10 U.S.C. 3861—Cost Reimbursement.…s and conditions of this clause. (b) Claims, losses, and damages covered— (1) Claims by third persons for death, bodily injury, sickness, or disease, or the loss, damage, or lost use of property. Claims include those for reasonable expens…
- FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…ed in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program. …
- FAR 52.216-10 Incentive Fee.…t and required by the Contracting Officer, or claims for reimbursement for liabilities to third persons pursuant to the Insurance—Liability to Third Persons clause; (v) Any claim, loss, or damage resulting from a risk for which the Contrac…
- FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.…ribe, in-kind payment, free labor, tip, or tribute; or (v) Collected by an employer or a third party, whether licensed or unlicensed, including, but not limited to— (A) Agents; (B) Labor brokers; (C) Recruiters; (D) Staffing firms (inc…
- FAR 52.228-8 Liability and Insurance—Leased Motor Vehicles.…aused by the negligence of the Contractor, its agents, or employees; and (2) Property of third persons, or the injury or death of third persons, if the Government is liable for such loss, damage, injury, or death under the Federal Tort Cla…
- DFARS 227.7103-7 Use and nondisclosure agreement.…cation, reproduction, release, performance, display, or disclosure may not be provided to third parties, unless the intended recipient completes and signs the use and nondisclosure agreement at paragraph (c) of this section prior to release…
- DFARS 252.235-7000 Indemnification Under 10 U.S.C. 3861—Fixed Price.…s and conditions of this clause. (b) Claims, losses, and damages covered— (1) Claims by third persons for death, bodily injury, sickness, or disease, or the loss, damage, or lost use of property. Claims include those for reasonable expens…
- FAR 28.311-1 Contract clause.…ions, the contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.228-7, Insurance—Liability to Third Persons, in solicitations and contracts, other than those for construction contracts and those for architect-engineer services, when a cost-reim…
- FAR 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations.…ed in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Pr…
- FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.… are familiar with and comply with, all applicable— (1) United States, host country, and third country national laws; (2) Treaties and international agreements; (3) United States regulations, directives, instructions, policies, and proce…
- FAR 52.250-1 Indemnification Under Public Law 85-804.…actor against— (1) Claims (including reasonable expenses of litigation or settlement) by third persons (including employees of the Contractor) for death; personal injury; or loss of, damage to, or loss of use of property; (2) Loss of, dam…
- DFARS 228.311-1 Contract clause.Use the clause at FAR 52.228-7, Insurance—Liability to Third Persons, in solicitations and contracts, other than those for construction and those for architect-engineer services, when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated, unless th…
- DFARS 235.070-1 Indemnification under research and development contracts.…t may provide for indemnification of the contractor or subcontractors for— (1) Claims by third persons (including employees) for death, bodily injury, or loss of or damage to property; and (2) Loss of or damage to the contractor's propert…
- DFARS 252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends.…edies by the party whose name appears in the legend. (c) Indemnification and creation of third party beneficiary rights. The Contractor agrees— (1) To indemnify and hold harmless the Government, its agents, and employees from every claim …
- DFARS 252.239-7010 Cloud Computing Services.…ns, or other similar activities, as authorized by law or regulation. (j) Notification of third party access requests. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer promptly of any requests from a third party for access to Government …
- FAR 22.401 Definitions.…; any contribution irrevocably made by a contractor or subcontractor to a trustee or to a third person pursuant to a bona fide fringe benefit fund, plan, or program; and the rate of costs to the contractor or subcontractor which may be reas…
- FAR 22.1702 Definitions.…ribe, in-kind payment, free labor, tip, or tribute; or (v) Collected by an employer or a third party, whether licensed or unlicensed, including, but not limited to— (A) Agents; (B) Labor brokers; (C) Recruiters; (D) Staffing firms (inc…
- FAR 27.302 Policy.… the contractor's business to which the subject invention pertains. (2) In response to a third party's proper application for an exclusive license, the contractor's domestic license may be revoked or modified to the extent necessary to ach…
- FAR 28.001 Definitions.…(except as provided in 28.204), to assure fulfillment of the principal's obligations to a third party (the “obligee” or “Government”), identified in the bond. If the principal's obligations are not met, the bond assures payment, to the exte…
- FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…n System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __(63) 52.240-1, Prohibition o…
- FAR 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.… 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 accordance with the terms…
- DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.…L. 113-291). (C) Use the clause at 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information, as prescribed in 204.7304(b), to comply with section 941 of the National Defense Authoriza…
- DFARS 227.7108 Contractor data repositories.…edures for controlling the release or disclosure of technical data from the repository to third parties consistent with the Government's rights in such data; (3) When required by the contracting officer, deliver data to the Government on p…
- DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.…ontract that includes the clause at 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information. (j) Use and release of contractor attributional/proprietary information created by or for…
- DFARS 252.217-7012 Liability and insurance.…nment, the Government shall be subrogated to any claim, demand or cause of action against third parties that exists in favor of the Contractor. If required by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall execute a formal assignment or tran…
- DFARS 252.225-7039 Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States.…, 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 accordance with the terms…
- DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…nical data. All rights not granted to the Government are retained by the Contractor. (e) Third party copyrighted data. The Contractor shall not, without the written approval of the Contracting Officer, incorporate any copyrighted data in t…
- DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.…re, or includes in, derivative computer software or computer software documentation. (e) Third party copyrighted computer software or computer software documentation. The Contractor shall not, without the written approval of the Contractin…
- 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.…he Contractor uses to prepare, or includes in, derivative software or documentation. (e) Third party copyrighted technical data and computer software. The Contractor shall not, without the written approval of the Contracting Officer, incor…
- DFARS 252.247-7007 Liability and insurance.…Government property; (2) Do nothing to prevent the Government's right to recover against third parties for any such loss or damage; and (3) Furnish the Government, upon the request of the Contracting Officer, at the Government's expense, …
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.