Overview
This section defines the applicability and subject matter of FAR Subpart 27.4, which governs the policies and procedures for acquiring data and managing rights in data and copyrights.
Key Rules
- Subject Matter: The subpart outlines the regulatory framework for data rights, copyrights, and the acquisition of data.
- Universal Policy: The general policy statement found in FAR 27.402 is mandatory for all executive agencies.
- Agency Exceptions: With the exception of the general policy in 27.402, the remainder of Subpart 27.4 does not apply to the Department of Defense (DoD).
Practical Implications
- Contractors working with the Department of Defense must look to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) for specific data rights clauses, rather than FAR Subpart 27.4.
- Civilian agency contracting officers and contractors must use this subpart as the primary authority for determining how data is delivered, used, and protected under federal contracts.