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318 sections with “work order”: the first 40

  • FAR 42.1303 Stop-work orders.
    (a) Stop-work orders may be used, when appropriate, in any negotiated fixed-price or cost-reimbursement supply, research and development, or service contract if work stoppage may be required for reasons such as advancement in the state-of-t…
  • FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order.
    …clause. The 90-day period stated in the clause may be reduced to less than 90 days. Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) (a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any pa…
  • FAR 8.405-2 Ordering procedures for services requiring a statement of work.
    …icelists. For establishing BPAs and for orders under BPAs see 8.405-3. (b) Statements of Work (SOWs). All Statements of Work shall include a description of work to be performed; location of work; period of performance; deliverable schedule…
  • FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026.
    As prescribed in 22.1906, insert the following clause: Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “United States” means the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Pu…
  • DFARS 252.217-7004 Job orders and compensation.
    …enever the Contracting Officer determines that military necessity requires that immediate work on a vessel is necessary, the Contracting Officer may issue a written order to perform that work and the Contractor hereby agrees to comply with …
  • FAR 9.505-2 Preparing specifications or work statements.
    …avoid allegations of favoritism in the award of production contracts. (3) In development work, it is normal to select firms that have done the most advanced work in the field. These firms can be expected to design and develop around their …
  • FAR 22.1905 Enforcement of Executive Order Minimum Wage Requirements.
    …mply with the requirements in paragraph (e)(2) of 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 to furnish payroll records, until such time as the noncompliance is corrected. (b) Complaints. (1) Complaints may…
  • FAR 43.203 Change order accounting procedures.
    …tors' accounting systems are seldom designed to segregate the costs of performing changed work. Therefore, before prospective contractors submit offers, the contracting officer should advise them of the possible need to revise their account…
  • FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    … __(ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35. __(36)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793). __(ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36. __(37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans …
  • FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706.
    …the meaning given in 29 CFR 13.2. Employee—(1)(i) Means any person engaged in performing work on or in connection with a contract covered by Executive Order (E.O.) 13706; and (A) Whose wages under such contract are governed by the Service…
  • FAR 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace.
    As prescribed in 26.506, insert the following clause: Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Controlled substance means a controlled substance in schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Sub…
  • DFARS 252.217-7005 Inspection and manner of doing work.
    As prescribed in 217.7104(a), use the following clause: Inspection and Manner of Doing Work (JUL 2009) (a) The Contractor shall perform work in accordance with the job order, any drawings and specifications made a part of the job order, a…
  • DFARS 252.217-7028 Over and above work.
    As prescribed in 217.7702, use a clause substantially as follows: Over and Above Work (DEC 1991) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— (1) Over and above work means work discovered during the course of performing overhaul, maintenance…
  • DFARS 252.247-7025 Reflagging or Repair Work.
    As prescribed in 247.574(b), use the following clause: Reflagging or Repair Work (OCT 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Corrective and preventive maintenance or repair means— (1) Maintenance or repair actions performed as a…
  • FAR 8.405-1 Ordering procedures for supplies, and services not requiring a statement of work.
    …s contracts at a fixed price for the performance of a specific task, where a statement of work is not required (e.g., installation, maintenance, and repair). For establishing BPAs and for orders under BPAs see 8.405-3. (b) Orders at or bel…
  • FAR 22.1904 Annual Executive Order Minimum Wage Rate.
    …eases or decreases that result from changes in social security and unemployment taxes and workers' compensation insurance, but will not otherwise include any amount for general and administrative costs, overhead, or profit. (2) The wage ra…
  • FAR 31.205-42 Termination costs.
    …t 31.2: (a) Common items. The costs of items reasonably usable on the contractor's other work shall not be allowable unless the contractor submits evidence that the items could not be retained at cost without sustaining a loss. The contrac…
  • FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.
    …finite-delivery contracts for construction. Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within __ [Contracting Officer insert number] calendar days…
  • FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award.
    …may, by written order to the Contractor, direct the Contractor to stop performance of the work called for by this contract. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order,…
  • FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention.
    …ng clause: Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) (a) The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will (1) safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to…
  • DFARS 252.217-7010 Performance.
    …ce (JUL 2009) (a) Upon the award of a job order, the Contractor shall promptly start the work specified and shall diligently prosecute the work to completion. The Contractor shall not start work until the job order has been awarded except …
  • FAR 8.406-1 Order placement.
    … place orders orally, except for— (1) Supplies and services not requiring a statement of work exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold; (2) Services requiring a statement of work (SOW); and (3) Orders containing brand-name specific…
  • FAR 17.503 Ordering procedures.
    …d Development Center (FFRDC) only if the terms of the FFRDC's sponsoring agreement permit work from other than a sponsoring agency. Work placed with the FFRDC is subject to the acceptance by the sponsor and must fall within the purpose, mis…
  • FAR 22.403-4 Executive Orders 13658 and 14026.
    Executive Order (E.O.) 13658 established minimum wages for certain workers at $10.10 per hour. The E.O. 13658 rate has increased each year since 2015, rising to $11.25 on January 1, 2022. As of January 30, 2022, E.O. 13658 is superseded by …
  • FAR 22.1002-5 Executive Orders 13658 and 14026.
    Executive Order (E.O.) 13658 established minimum wages for certain workers at $10.10 per hour. The E.O. 13658 rate has increased each year since 2015, rising to $11.25 on January 1, 2022. As of January 30, 2022, E.O. 13658 is superseded by …
  • FAR 42.1304 Government delay of work.
    (a) The clause at 52.242-17, Government Delay of Work, provides for the administrative settlement of contractor claims that arise from delays and interruptions in the contract work caused by the acts, or failures to act, of the contracting …
  • FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work.
    …a fixed-price construction or architect-engineer contract is contemplated: Suspension of Work (APR 1984) (a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this…
  • DFARS 252.235-7004 Protection of Human Subjects.
    …he HRPO has approved the assurance as appropriate for the research under the Statement of Work and also that the HRPO has reviewed the protocol and accepted the IRB approval for compliance with the DoD component policies. The Contractor may…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …all offerors capable of satisfying the Government's needs (see 6.102(d)(2)). Building or work means construction activity as distinguished from manufacturing, furnishing of materials, or servicing and maintenance work. The terms include, w…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    … not all inclusive: (1) Services that involve or relate to budget preparation, including workload modeling, fact finding, efficiency studies, and should-cost analyses, etc. (2) Services that involve or relate to reorganization and plannin…
  • FAR 8.405-3 Blanket purchase agreements (BPAs).
    …er the BPA are so integrally related that only a single source can reasonably perform the work; (B) The BPA provides only for firm-fixed priced orders for— (1) Products with unit prices established in the BPA; or (2) Services with prices…
  • FAR 15.404-4 Profit.
    … 10 U.S.C. 3322(b) and 41 U.S.C. 3905): (A) For experimental, developmental, or research work performed under a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, the fee shall not exceed 15 percent of the contract's estimated cost, excluding fee. (B) For arc…
  • FAR 15.407-2 Make-or-buy programs.
    …ered in part 44. (b) Definition. Make item, as used in this subsection, means an item or work effort to be produced or performed by the prime contractor or its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions. (c) Acquisitions requiring make-or-buy…
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …overing all line items for each element of cost. F. Whenever you have incurred costs for work performed before submission of a proposal, you must identify those costs in your cost/price proposal. G. If you have reached an agreement with G…
  • FAR 16.504 Indefinite-quantity contracts.
    …or services the Government will acquire under the contract; (iii) Include a statement of work, specifications, or other description, that reasonably describes the general scope, nature, complexity, and purpose of the supplies or services t…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …erformed or supplies to be delivered so the full cost or price for the performance of the work can be established when the order is placed. Orders shall be within the scope, issued within the period of performance, and be within the maximum…
  • FAR 16.703 Basic ordering agreements.
    …ing officer shall neither make any final commitment nor authorize the contractor to begin work on an order under a basic ordering agreement until prices have been established, unless the order establishes a ceiling price limiting the Govern…
  • FAR 17.604 Identifying management and operating contracts.
    …r (3) because private enterprise is unable or unwilling to use its own facilities for the work. (b) Because of the nature of the work, or because it is to be performed in Government facilities, the Government must maintain a special, close…
  • FAR 19.804-2 Agency offering.
    …ent of its plans to place 8(a) contracts with the SBA for specific quantities of items or work, including 8(a) contracts that are reserved in accordance with 19.503. The notification, referred to as an offering letter, shall identify the ti…
  • FAR 22.201 General.
    …ve served their terms; (3) Federal prisoners; or (4) Nonfederal prisoners authorized to work at paid employment in the community under the laws of a jurisdiction listed in the Executive order if— (i) The worker is paid or is in an approv…

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