DFARS 227.7203 Other than commercial computer software and other than commercial computer software documentation

Section Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

Facts

Citation
DFARS 227.7203
Type
Section
Supplements
FAR Part 27 Patents, Data, and Copyrights
Last amended
88 FR 6578 Effective Jan 31, 2023
Text as of
DFARS Change May 7, 2026
Official text
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Contents

  • 227.7203-1 Policy
  • 227.7203-2 Acquisition of other than commercial computer software and computer software documentation and associated rights
  • 227.7203-3 Early identification of computer software or computer software documentation to be furnished to the Government with restrictions on use, reproduction, or disclosure
  • 227.7203-4 License rights
  • 227.7203-5 Government rights
  • 227.7203-6 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses
  • 227.7203-8 Deferred delivery and deferred ordering of computer software and computer software documentation
  • 227.7203-9 Copyright
  • 227.7203-10 Contractor identification and marking of computer software or computer software documentation to be furnished with restrictive markings
  • 227.7203-11 Contractor procedures and records
  • 227.7203-12 Government right to establish conformity of markings
  • 227.7203-13 Government right to review, verify, challenge, and validate asserted restrictions
  • 227.7203-14 Conformity, acceptance, and warranty of computer software and computer software documentation
  • 227.7203-15 Subcontractor rights in computer software or computer software documentation
  • 227.7203-16 Providing computer software or computer software documentation to foreign governments, foreign contractors, or international organizations
  • 227.7203-17 Overseas contracts with foreign sources

Federal Register history

Final rule Published Effective
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Definition of “Commercial Item” (DFARS Case 2018-D066) 88 FR 6578 · Docket DARS-2022-0004

Quick answers

What is DFARS 227.7203?

DFARS 227.7203 is a section of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Other than commercial computer software and other than commercial computer software documentation".

When was DFARS 227.7203 last changed?

The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Definition of “Commercial Item” (DFARS Case 2018-D066)" (88 FR 6578), published Jan 31, 2023 and effective Jan 31, 2023.

Are changes to DFARS 227.7203 proposed?

No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.

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