Subpart 50.2
Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002
FAR Subpart 50.2 is the roadmap for handling SAFETY Act-related acquisitions—contracting teams should use it to identify when DHS anti-terrorism technology protections affect solicitation language, procedures, and contract administration.
Overview
- FAR Subpart 50.2 implements the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002 within Part 50, which addresses extraordinary contractual actions. It organizes the FAR coverage for acquisitions involving anti-terrorism technologies and explains how DHS SAFETY Act protections intersect with Federal contracting.
- This subpart is primarily an organizational/overview node. Its sections cover the subpart’s scope, key definitions, statutory authorities, general framework, policy direction, procedures, and the solicitation provisions and contract clauses used when SAFETY Act considerations apply.
Key Rules
- Scope, Definitions, and Authorities
- The subpart identifies when SAFETY Act-related acquisition coverage is relevant, defines core terms, and ties the FAR coverage to the underlying statutory and regulatory authorities.
- General, Policy, and Procedures
- The subpart outlines the Government’s policy for recognizing or addressing SAFETY Act protections in contracting and points users to the procedural steps contracting personnel must follow.
- Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clause
- The subpart identifies the FAR text that may need to be included in solicitations and contracts when anti-terrorism technology designations or certifications are relevant.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: determine whether SAFETY Act-related coverage is relevant, follow the prescribed procedures, and use any required solicitation provisions or clauses.
- Contractors: understand whether offered products or services involve SAFETY Act-designated or certified technologies and provide any required representations or supporting information.
- Agencies: ensure acquisitions are handled consistently with SAFETY Act policy and applicable DHS authorities.
Practical Implications
- This subpart exists to connect DHS SAFETY Act protections with Federal procurement practice.
- It helps contracting professionals identify when anti-terrorism technology status matters in a solicitation or contract.
- A common pitfall is treating the subpart as a standalone compliance regime; in practice, users must review the underlying sections and any referenced DHS procedures or clauses for specific obligations.