FAR/DFARS Flow-Down For 3M.pdf

- Purpose: Incorporates FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) clauses into a purchase order (3M US GOV-U) for commercial items in support of U.S. Government contracts.

- Applicable Regulations:
- FAR: Chapter 1 of Title 48, Code of Federal Regulations.
- DFARS: Chapter 2 of Title 48, Code of Federal Regulations.

- Flow-Down Clauses: Certain FAR and DFARS clauses, including explanatory notes and related certifications, apply to this order. These clauses are incorporated by reference and can be found at .

- Contract Disputes Act: The Contracts Disputes Act of 1978 does not apply to this order. Dispute resolution provisions are outlined in a written agreement between 3M and the seller, or in 3M's Purchase Order Terms.

- Contract Type: This order is a subcontract in support of a U.S. Government contract or a higher-tier subcontract.

- Definitions: Key terms are defined, such as "Commercial Item," "Commercially Available Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Items," "Contract," "Contracting Officer," "Government," "Prime Contract," "Subcontract," "Seller," and "3M."

- FAR Clauses Incorporated: Specific FAR clauses are listed and apply to this order under certain conditions, including:
- FAR 52.203-12: Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (applies if the order exceeds $150,000).
- FAR 52.203-13: Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (applies if the order exceeds $5,500,000 and the performance period is more than 120 days).
- FAR 52.203-19: Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (applies to all subcontracts at all levels).
- FAR 52.204-10: Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (applies if the order is a first-tier subcontract for $30,000 or more).