Overview
This section establishes that FAR Subpart 50.2 implements the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act), which provides critical liability protections for providers of anti-terrorism technologies.
Key Rules
- Implementation of Statutory Law: Formally integrates the SAFETY Act of 2002 into the Federal Acquisition Regulation framework.
- Liability Protections: Establishes the basis for legal liability limits or immunities for contractors in the event of an act of terrorism.
- Incentivization: Specifically aims to encourage the private sector to develop, deploy, and utilize innovative anti-terrorism products and services.
Practical Implications
- Risk Mitigation: Contractors can significantly reduce their financial exposure to third-party claims if their technology is "designated" or "certified" by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under this subpart.
- Contractual Protections: This scope allows for the inclusion of specific clauses in government contracts that recognize and apply SAFETY Act protections to the items or services being procured.