48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement
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40 sections with “title shall vest in the Government”
- FAR 52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements).…ecifying the extent of termination and the effective date. Upon receipt of the notice, if title to property is vested in the Contractor under this contract, it shall revest in the Government regardless of any other clause of this contract, …
- FAR 32.503-15 Application of Government title terms.(a) Property to which the Government obtains title by operation of the Progress Payments clause solely is not, as a consequence, Government-furnished property. (b) Although property title is vested in the Government under the Progress Paym…
- FAR 35.014 Government property and title.…ad provides otherwise, the policies in subparagraphs (1) through (4) following, regarding title to equipment (and other tangible personal property) purchased by the contractor using Government funds provided for the conduct of basic or appl…
- FAR 52.237-6 Incremental Payment by Contractor to Government.…r dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements (a) if the contractor is to receive title to dismantled or demolished property and a net amount of compensation is due the Government, and (b) if the contracting officer determines that …
- FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form).… (a) and add the following paragraph (b): (b) Upon receipt of the termination notice, if title to property is vested in the Contractor under this contract, it shall revest in the Government regardless of any other clause of the contract, e…
- DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.…itional authorizations, privileges, or Government support that Contractor personnel are entitled to under this contract. Contractor personnel who are issued a letter of authorization shall carry it with them at all times while deployed. (4…
- FAR 2.101 Definitions.…ials, articles, supplies, or equipment (whether or not a Federal or State agency acquires title to such materials, articles, supplies, or equipment during the course of the manufacture or furnishing, or owns the materials from which they ar…
- FAR 45.402 Title to contractor-acquired property.(a) Title vests in the Government for all property acquired or fabricated by the contractor in accordance with the financing provisions or other specific requirements for passage of title in the contract. Under fixed-price type contracts, i…
- FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.…forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations; (2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Admini…
- FAR 52.237-5 Payment by Contractor to Government.…dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements whenever the contractor is to receive title to dismantled or demolished property and a net amount of compensation is due to the Government, except if the contracting officer determines tha…
- FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.…ise provided by the Contractor for performing a contract, and to which the Government has title. Contractor inventory means— (1) Any property acquired by and in the possession of a Contractor or subcontractor under a contract for which ti…
- FAR 52.237-4 Payment by Government to Contractor.…er determines that the Government shall make payment to the contractor in addition to any title to property that the contractor may receive under the contract: Payment by Government to Contractor (APR 1984) (a) In ___ [insert full if Alte…
- FAR 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…ent Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (a) Contractor entitlement to financing payments. The Contractor may request, and the Government shall pay, a contract financing installment payment as specified in th…
- FAR 5.704 Publicizing preaward.…tices electronically via ftp or email, enter the word “Recovery” as the first word in the title field. (2) If using the GPE directly, select the “yes” radio button for the “Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act action” field on the “Noti…
- FAR 5.705 Publicizing postaward.…tices electronically via ftp or email, enter the word “Recovery” as the first word in the title field. (ii) If using the GPE directly, select the “yes” radio button for the “Is this a Recovery and Reinvestment Act action” field on the “Not…
- FAR 27.302 Policy.(a) Introduction. In accordance with chapter 18 of title 35, U.S.C. (as implemented by 37 CFR part 401), Presidential Memorandum on Government Patent Policy to the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies dated February 18, 1983, and Exe…
- FAR 29.401-4 New Mexico gross receipts and compensating tax.…he contractor to acquire tangible personal property as a direct cost under a contract and title to such property passes directly to and vests in the United States upon delivery of the property by the vendor. (3) The contract will be for se…
- FAR 32.504 Subcontracts under prime contracts providing progress payments.…s. The following exceptions apply to wording modifications: (1) The subcontract terms on title to property under progress payments shall provide for vesting of title in the Government, not the contractor, as in paragraph (d) of the Progres…
- FAR 45.101 Definitions.…wise provided by the contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title. Contractor inventory means— (1) Any property acquired by and in the possession of a contractor or subcontractor under a contract for which ti…
- FAR 51.106 Title.(a) Title to all property acquired by the contractor under the contracting officer's authorization shall vest in the parties as provided in the contract, unless specifically provided for otherwise. (b) If contracts are with educational ins…
- FAR 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.…minal law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, or gratuity violations found in Title 18 of the United States Code; or (B) A violation of the civil False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733). (ii) The Government, to the extent permi…
- FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.…oreign end product,” and “United States” are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American-Supplies.” (2) Foreign End Products: (3) Domestic end products containing a critical component: Line Item No. ______ (4) The …
- FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.… Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriat…
- FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments.…— (A) Completed work, including partial deliveries, to which the Contractor has acquired title; and (B) Work under cost-reimbursement or time-and-material subcontracts to which the Contractor has acquired title. (5) The amount of unliqui…
- FAR 52.232-32 Performance-Based Payments.… of this clause. (c) Approval and payment of requests. (1) The Contractor shall not be entitled to payment of a request for performance-based payment prior to successful accomplishment of the event or performance criterion for which paymen…
- DFARS 215.404-71-3 Contract type risk and working capital adjustment.…d contract action, (excluding facilities capital cost of money) into the Block 24a column titled Base. (ii) Insert the amount of Government estimated cost to complete (excluding facilities capital cost of money) into the Block 24b column t…
- DFARS 252.217-7006 Title.As prescribed in 217.7104(a), use the following clause: Title (DEC 1991) (a) Unless otherwise provided, title to all materials and equipment to be incorporated in a vessel in the performance of a job order shall vest in the Government upo…
- FAR 51.102 Authorization to use Government supply sources.… certain facilities or to specific contracts; or (iv) Provide specifically if vesting of title is to differ from other property acquired or otherwise furnished by the contractor for use under the contract; and (5) Shall instruct the contr…
- FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.…ndisclosure of classified information. (e) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, (Pub. L. 113-235), and its successor provisions in subsequent appropri…
- FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.…e contract place(s) of performance as indicated below: [Contracting Officer shall insert title of directive/notice; indicate the document is attached or provide source (such as website link) for obtaining document; and, indicate the contra…
- FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026.… for general and administrative costs, overhead, or profit. (ii) Subcontractors may be entitled to adjustments due to the new minimum wage, pursuant to paragraph (b)(2). Contractors shall consider any subcontractor requests for such price …
- FAR 52.251-1 Government Supply Sources.…or an authorization to use Government supply sources in the performance of this contract. Title to all property acquired by the Contractor under such an authorization shall vest in the Government unless otherwise specified in the contract. …
- DFARS 227.7004 Requirements for filing an administrative claim for patent infringement.…privity with him performed work relating to the patented subject matter. (9) Evidence of title to the patent(s) alleged to be infringed or other right to make the claim. (10) A copy of the Patent Office file of each patent if available to…
- DFARS 252.223-7002 Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives.…ntractor shall take immediate steps to correct the noncompliance. The Contractor is not entitled to reimbursement of costs incurred to correct noncompliances unless such reimbursement is specified elsewhere in the contract. (2) The Contrac…
- DFARS 252.217-7016 Plant protection.… cost of any device or equipment required or approved under paragraph (b) of this clause, title shall vest in the Government. (1) The Contractor shall comply with the instructions of the Contracting Officer concerning its identification an…
- FAR 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure.…, to the point of first receipt by the Government). (b) Responsibility for supplies. (1) Title to the supplies passes to the Government upon delivery to— (i) A post office or common carrier for shipment to the specific destination; or (i…
- FAR 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction).…erials, appliances, and plant on the work site necessary for completing the work. (2) If title to property is vested in the Contractor under this contract, it shall revest in the Government regardless of any other clause of this contract, …
- FAR 31.205-6 Compensation for personal services.… the stock contribution is limited to the fair market value of the stock on the date that title is effectively transferred to the trust. (iv) When the contribution is in the form of cash— (A) Stock purchases by the ESOT in excess of fair …
- FAR 52.225-22 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute—Construction Materials.…on material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Required Use of Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute—Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause …
- FAR 52.225-24 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American Statute—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements.…on material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Required Use of Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods—Buy American statute—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements” (Federal Acquisition R…
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.