Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.1539.2071 Contract clause

(a) Contracting Officers shall use clause 1552.239–71, Open Source Software, for all procurements where open-source software development/custom development of software will be required;  including, but not limited to, multi-agency contracts, Federal Supply Schedule orders, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, interagency agreements, cooperative agreements and student services contracts.

(b) In addition to clause 1552.239–71, Contracting Officers must also select the appropriate version * of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.227–14, Rights in Data—General, to include in the subject procurement in accordance with FAR 27.409. (* Important note:  Alternate IV of clause 52.227–14 is NOT suitable for open-source software procurement use because it gives the contractor blanket permission to assert copyright.)