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46 sections with “written representation”: the first 40

  • FAR 19.302 Protesting a small business representation or rerepresentation.
    …ontain specific grounds for the protest. (3) The protest shall include a referral letter written by the contracting officer with information pertaining to the solicitation. The referral letter must include the following information to allo…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …he Contractor has reason to question the representations, it may accept a subcontractor's written representations of its size and socioeconomic status as a small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, service-…
  • DFARS 252.227-7040 Additional preaward requirements for Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
    …) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include the following: (1) The written agreement between the Offeror and a research institution, which shall contain— (i) A specific allocation of ownership, rights, and responsibi…
  • DFARS 252.227-7041 Additional postaward requirements for Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
    …Additional Preaward Requirements for Small Business Technology Transfer Program: (1) The written agreement between the Contractor and a research institution. (2) The Contractor's written representation that the Contractor is satisfied wit…
  • FAR 19.703 Eligibility requirements for participating in the program.
    …ime contractor has reason to question the representation, it may accept a subcontractor's written representations of its size and socioeconomic status as a small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, service-…
  • DFARS 227.7104-3 STTR program requirements.
    …ss Technology Transfer Program, requires offerors to submit, as part of their proposal, a written agreement between the offeror and a research institution that allocates any rights in intellectual property and the offeror's written represen…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ing the original contractual rights and obligations of the parties. Change order means a written order, signed by the contracting officer, directing the contractor to make a change that the Changes clause authorizes the contracting officer…
  • FAR 19.306 Protesting a firm's status as a HUBZone small business concern.
    …the fifth business day after receipt of notification using other communication means when written notification is not required. (2) Any protest received after the designated time limits is untimely, unless it is from the contracting office…
  • FAR 19.308 Protesting a firm's status as an economically disadvantaged women-owned small business concern or women-owned small business concern eligible under the Women-Owned Small Business Program.
    …the fifth business day after receipt of notification using other communication means when written notification is not required. (2) Any protest received after the designated time limit is untimely, unless it is from the contracting officer…
  • FAR 33.104 Protests to GAO.
    … a complete copy of the protest within 1 day. (2) Immediately after receipt of the GAO's written notice that a protest has been filed, the agency shall give notice of the protest to the contractor if the award has been made, or, if no awar…
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …t. (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties. (d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this c…
  • FAR 52.232-12 Advance Payments.
    … require. (k) Default. (1) If any of the following events occurs, the Government may, by written notice to the Contractor, withhold further withdrawals from the special account and further payments on this contract: (i) Termination of thi…
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …t and other high-risk contracts (e.g., other than firm-fixed-price contracts) requiring a written acquisition plan. A written plan shall be prepared for cost reimbursement and other high-risk contracts other than firm-fixed-price contracts,…
  • FAR 15.102 Oral presentations.
    … presentations by offerors as requested by the Government may substitute for, or augment, written information. Use of oral presentations as a substitute for portions of a proposal can be effective in streamlining the source selection proces…
  • FAR 19.301-1 Representation by the offeror.
    … area, or equivalent); and (ii) The Small Business Administration (SBA) has not issued a written determination stating otherwise pursuant to 13 CFR 121.1009. (2)(i) A joint venture may qualify as a small business concern if the joint vent…
  • FAR 19.307 Protesting a firm's status as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.
    …the fifth business day after receipt of notification using other communication means when written notification is not required. (2) Any protest received after the designated time limits is untimely, except— (i) The VA or SBA may file an S…
  • FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …1 CFR parts 60-1 and 60-2), or (ii) It □ has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor. (e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influ…
  • DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.
    …n was used and some or all of the shipments were made on foreign-flag vessels without the written consent of DoD. The Contractor shall describe these shipments in the following format: (h) If this contract exceeds the simplified acquisitio…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    … basis in accordance with paragraph (b)(1)(iii)(B) of this section, unless supported by a written determination that one of the circumstances described at 16.505(b)(2)(i) applies to the order and the requirement is waived on the basis of a …
  • FAR 31.205-47 Costs related to legal and other proceedings.
    …ion of a Federal contract or subcontract; or (2) As a result of compliance with specific written direction of the cognizant contracting officer. (e) Costs incurred in connection with proceedings described in paragraph (b) of this subsecti…
  • FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns.
    …the Contractor has reason to question the representation, it may accept a subcontractor's written representations of its size and socioeconomic status as a small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, service-…
  • DFARS 219.703 Eligibility requirements for participating in the program.
    …e contractor's small business subcontracting goal. (b) A contractor may also rely on the written representation as to status of— (i) A historically black college or university or minority institution; or (ii) A qualified nonprofit agency…
  • DFARS 237.7204 Format and clauses for educational service agreements.
    …y a (insert type of request, such as, delivery order, official Government order, or other written communication). The (insert type of request, such as, delivery order, official Government order, or other written communication) will contain …
  • FAR 4.604 Responsibilities.
    …d in FPDS within 30 days after contract award. (4) When the contracting officer receives written notification that a contractor has changed its size status in accordance with the clause at 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepr…
  • FAR 12.603 Streamlined solicitation for commercial products or commercial services.
    (a) When a written solicitation will be issued, the contracting officer may use the following procedure to reduce the time required to solicit and award contracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services. This proce…
  • FAR 22.1703 Policy.
    …yment of such costs is required under existing temporary worker programs or pursuant to a written agreement with the employee for portions of contracts and subcontracts performed inside the United States; except that— (ii) The requirements…
  • FAR 27.404-2 Limited rights data and restricted computer software.
    …may identify and specify data to be delivered, or the contracting officer may require, by written request during contract performance, the delivery of data that has been withheld or identified to be withheld under paragraph (g)(1) of the cl…
  • FAR 41.201 Policy.
    … simplified acquisition threshold, agencies shall acquire utility services by a bilateral written contract, which must include the clauses required by 41.501, regardless of whether rates or terms and conditions of service are fixed or adjus…
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    …yment of such costs is required under existing temporary worker programs or pursuant to a written agreement with the employee (for portions of contracts performed inside the United States); except that— (ii) The requirements of paragraphs …
  • FAR 52.232-25 Prompt payment.
    …within 10 days after the date the invoice amount is paid; and (C) The Contractor makes a written demand to the designated payment office for additional penalty payment, in accordance with paragraph (a)(7)(ii) of this clause, postmarked not…
  • DFARS 252.239-7010 Cloud Computing Services.
    …nment data that is not physically located on DoD premises, unless the Contractor receives written notification from the Contracting Officer to use another location, in accordance with DFARS 239.7602-2(a). (c) Limitations on access to, and …
  • FAR 4.805 Storage, handling, and contract files.
    …e records must record and reproduce the original document, including signatures and other written and graphic images completely, accurately, and clearly. Data transfer, storage, and retrieval procedures must protect the original data from a…
  • FAR 4.1102 Policy.
    …s required to provide the responsible contracting officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to change the name in SAM, comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12, and agree in writing to the timeline a…
  • FAR 14.405 Minor informalities or irregularities in bids.
    …or authorized, before the date set for opening of bids, the execution of documents by typewritten, printed, or stamped signature and submits evidence of such authorization and the bid carries such a signature; (d) Acknowledge receipt of an…
  • FAR 15.203 Requests for proposals.
    … proposal support, and data requirements. (f) Oral RFPs are authorized when processing a written solicitation would delay the acquisition of supplies or services to the detriment of the Government and a notice is not required under 5.202 (…
  • FAR 31.201-6 Accounting for unallowable costs.
    …lowable or as unallowable directly associated costs of unallowable costs as a result of a written decision furnished by a contracting officer shall be identified if included in or used in computing any billing, claim, or proposal applicable…
  • FAR 33.102 General.
    …tract within the time period contained in 33.104(c)(1) if the contracting officer makes a written determination that— (1) A protest is likely to be filed; and (2) Delay of performance is, under the circumstances, in the best interests of …
  • FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance.
    …tractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to— (A) Change the name in SAM; (B) Comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12 of the FAR; and (C) Agree i…
  • FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters.
    …ion or business segment; and similar positions). (b) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submit…
  • FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …rst work day on which normal Government processes resume. (5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn or…

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