DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support
Clause Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Jan 2023 version
Facts
- Citation
- DFARS 252.204-7015
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- January 2023
- Prescribed in
- DFARS 204.7403(b)
- Supplements
- FAR Subpart 52.2 Text of Provisions and Clauses
- Last amended
- 88 FR 6578 Effective Jan 31, 2023
- 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 clause.
Text
As prescribed in 204.7403 (b), use the following clause:
NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT (JAN 2023)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
“Computer software” means computer programs, source code, source code listings, object code listings, design details, algorithms, processes, flow charts, formulae, and related material that would enable the software to be reproduced, recreated, or recompiled. Computer software does not include computer data bases or computer software documentation.
“Litigation support” means administrative, technical, or professional services provided in support of the Government during or in anticipation of litigation.
"Litigation support contractor" means a contractor (including its experts, technical consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers) providing litigation support under a contract that contains the clause at 252.204-7014 , Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors.
“Sensitive information” means controlled unclassified information of a commercial, financial, proprietary, or privileged nature. The term includes technical data and computer software, but does not include information that is lawfully, publicly available without restriction.
“Technical data” means recorded information, regardless of the form or method of the recording, of a scientific or technical nature (including computer software documentation). The term does not include computer software or data incidental to contract administration, such as financial and/or management information.
(b) Notice of authorized disclosures. Notwithstanding any other provision of this solicitation or contract, the Government may disclose to a litigation support contractor, for the sole purpose of litigation support activities, any information, including sensitive information, received—
(1) Within or in connection with a quotation or offer; or
(2) In the performance of or in connection with a contract.
(c) Subcontracts. Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.
(End of clause)
Federal Register history
Sections cited
- DFARS 252.204-7014 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors
Quick answers
What is DFARS 252.204-7015?
DFARS 252.204-7015 is a clause of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, titled "Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support".
What is the current version of DFARS 252.204-7015?
The current version is dated January 2023.
Where is DFARS 252.204-7015 prescribed?
It is prescribed in DFARS 204.7403(b), Contract clauses.
When was DFARS 252.204-7015 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 252.204-7015 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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