High RiskDFARSIP / Data Rights

252.227-7013 — Rights in Technical Data—Noncommercial Items

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

Governs the Government's rights in technical data for noncommercial items. Establishes unlimited rights, government purpose rights, limited rights, and specifically negotiated licenses.

Official Regulation Text

See 48 CFR 252.227-7013 for the full regulatory text.

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 252.227-7013

Compliance Checklist

  • Identify all technical data with less than unlimited rights prior to delivery
  • Attach restrictive markings to limited rights data
  • Maintain records of all assertions of limited/restricted rights
  • Challenge any improper restrictive markings within 60 days of delivery

Flow-Down to Subcontractors

Flow-down required

This clause must be included in subcontracts with all subcontractors at all tiers where the subcontractor will perform work covered by this clause. Typically appears in contract Sections H, I, J.

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This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.