Federal Government
Defined in 10 places across 7 titles of the United States Code.
Conflicts of Interest and Confidentiality.—In carrying out each preliminary evaluation under subsection (c) and full review under subsection (d), the Under Secretary shall ensure the elimination of conflicts of interest and that the identity of any person or activity submitting a challenge proposal is not disclosed outside the Federal Government, prior to contract award, without the consent of the person or activity. For purposes of the proceeding sentence, the term "Federal Government" includes both employees of the Federal Government and employees of Federal Government contractors providing advisory and assistance services as described in part 37 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2006–present10 U.S.C. § 2359BArmed Forces · Defense Acquisition Challenge Program · in this section
- 2020–202610 U.S.C. § 4062Armed Forces · Defense Acquisition Challenge Program · in this section
Federal government.—The term “Federal Government” includes the government of the District of Columbia.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2002–present40 U.S.C. § 17101Public Buildings, Property, and Works · Definitions · in this chapter
- 2010–202641 U.S.C. § 6101Public Contracts · Advertising requirement for Federal Government purchases and sales · in this section
In carrying out each preliminary evaluation under subsection (c) and full review under subsection (d), the Under Secretary shall ensure the elimination of conflicts of interest and that the identity of any person or activity submitting a challenge proposal is not disclosed outside the Federal Government, prior to contract award, without the consent of the person or activity. For purposes of the proceeding sentence, the term “Federal Government” includes both employees of the Federal Government and employees of Federal Government contractors providing advisory and assistance services as described in part 37 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2013–201410 U.S.C. § 2359BArmed Forces · Defense Acquisition Challenge Program · in this section
- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 4062Armed Forces · Defense Acquisition Challenge Program · in this section
Definition.—In this section, the term “Federal Government” includes wholly owned Government corporations, and officers and employees of the Government or its executive departments, independent establishments, and agencies while acting in their official capacity.
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- 2002–202640 U.S.C. § 17306Public Buildings, Property, and Works · Agreements of indemnity · in this section
Entity of the federal government and federal government.—The terms “entity of the Federal Government” and “Federal Government” include an entity of the legislative or judicial branch, a military department or executive agency (as defined in sections 102 and 105 of title 5, respectively), the United States Postal Service, and a nonappropriated fund instrumentality under the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces.
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- 2010–202641 U.S.C. § 8501Public Contracts · Definitions · in this chapter
In this section, the term “Federal Government” includes wholly owned Government corporations, and officers and employees of the Government or its executive departments, independent establishments, and agencies while acting in their official capacity.
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- 2026–present40 U.S.C. § 17306Public Buildings, Property, and Works · Agreements of indemnity · in this section
The term “Federal Government” includes any Federal executive agency, the legislative branch of the United States, and the judicial branch of the United States.
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- 1994–present38 U.S.C. § 4303Veterans Benefits · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter
The term “Federal Government” includes the government of the District of Columbia.
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- 2026–present41 U.S.C. § 6101Public Contracts · Advertising requirement for Federal Government purchases and sales · in this section
The term “Federal Government” includes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the Government of the United States, and the government of the District of Columbia.
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- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 4914The Public Health and Welfare · Development of low-noise-emission products · in this section
The term "Federal Government" means—
(i) a Federal regulatory or law enforcement agency; or
(ii) any Member of Congress or committee of Congress.
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- 2020–present15 U.S.C. § 7a-3Commerce and Trade · Anti-retaliation protection for whistleblowers · in this section
The term “Federal Government” means the Government of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof.
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- 1994–present47 U.S.C. § 224Telecommunications · Pole attachments · as used in this section
The terms “entity of the Federal Government” and “Federal Government” include an entity of the legislative or judicial branch, a military department or executive agency (as defined in sections 102 and 105 of title 5, respectively), the United States Postal Service, and a nonappropriated fund instrumentality under the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces.
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- 2026–present41 U.S.C. § 8501Public Contracts · Definitions · in this chapter