DFARS 237.7301 Definitions
Section Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 237.7301
- Type
- Section
- Supplements
- FAR Part 37 Service Contracting
- Last amended
- 70 FR 35543 Published Jun 21, 2005
- Text as of
- DFARS Change May 7, 2026
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
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As used in this subpart—
(a) “Institution of higher learning” means any public or private post-secondary school, junior college, college, university, or other degree granting educational institution that—
(1) Is located in the United States or its outlying areas;
(2) Has an accredited education program approved by an appropriate accrediting body; and
(3) Offers a program of study at any level beyond high school.
(b) “Nonprofit organization” means any organization described by Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the U.S.C. which is exempt from taxation under Section 501(a) of Title 26.
(c) “Student” means an individual enrolled (or accepted for enrollment) at an institution of higher learning before the term of the student technical support contract. The individual shall remain in good standing in a curriculum designed to lead to the granting of a recognized degree, during the term of the contract.
(d) “Technical support” means any scientific or engineering work in support of the mission of the DoD laboratory involved. It does not include administrative or clerical services.
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Geographic Use of the Term “United States” | Not on record |
Quick answers
What is DFARS 237.7301?
DFARS 237.7301 is a section of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Definitions".
When was DFARS 237.7301 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Geographic Use of the Term “United States”" (70 FR 35543), published Jun 21, 2005.
Are changes to DFARS 237.7301 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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