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The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul has published a revised version of this clause. The RFO version supersedes the eCFR text below for contracts using the RFO model; see the RFO deviation for applicability.
52.227-22 Major System—Minimum Rights.
As prescribed in 27.409(k), insert the following clause:
Major System—Minimum Rights (JUN 1987)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, the Government shall have unlimited rights in any technical data, other than computer software, developed in the performance of this contract and relating to a major system or supplies for a major system procured or to be procured by the Government, to the extent that delivery of such technical data is required as an element of performance under this contract. The rights of the Government under this clause are in addition to and not in lieu of its rights under the other provisions of this contract.
(End of clause)
[52 FR 18156, May 13, 1987, as amended at 72 FR 63075, Nov. 7, 2007]
27.409(k)
(k) In accordance with 27.406-3(b), in the case of civilian agencies other than NASA and the U.S. Coast Guard, insert the clause at 52.227-22, Major System-Minimum Rights, in contracts for major systems or contracts in support of major systems.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 20:31 UTC.
Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.
Regulatory Stack
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(k) In accordance with 27.406-3(b), in the case of civilian agencies other than NASA and the U.S. Coast Guard, insert the clause at 52.227-22, Major System-Minimum Rights, in contracts for major systems or contracts in support of major systems.
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52.227-22 Major System-Minimum Rights.
eCFR (codified)
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As prescribed in 27.409(k), insert the following clause:
As prescribed in 27.409(k) , insert the following clause:
2 added, 2 removed
Major System—Minimum Rights (JUN 1987)
Major System-Minimum Rights (June 1987)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, the Government shall have unlimited rights in any technical data, other than computer software, developed in the performance of this contract and relating to a major system or supplies for a major system procured or to be procured by the Government, to the extent that delivery of such technical data is required as an element of performance under this contract. The rights of the Government under this clause are in addition to and not in lieu of its rights under the other provisions of this contract.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, the Government shall have unlimited rights in any technical data, other than computer software, developed in the performance of this contract and relating to a major system or supplies for a major system procured or to be procured by the Government, to the extent that delivery of such technical data is required as an element of performance under this contract. The rights of the Government under this clause are in addition to and not in lieu of its rights under the other provisions of this contract.
(End of clause)
(End of clause)
15 removed
[52 FR 18156, May 13, 1987, as amended at 72 FR 63075, Nov. 7, 2007]
Prescription
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52.227-22 Major System-Minimum Rights.: Prescription
eCFR (codified)
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85 added, 28 removed
(k)
(k) In accordance with 27.406-3(b), in the case of civilian agencies other than NASA and the U.S. Coast Guard, insert the clause at 52.227-22, Major System-Minimum Rights, in contracts for major systems or contracts in support of major systems.
(k)
(1) Require the delivery of any technical data relating to the major system or supplies for the major system, that are to be developed exclusively with Federal funds where delivery of the technical data is needed to ensure competitive acquisition of supplies or services required in substantial quantities in the future. Use the clause at 52.227-22, Major System—Minimum Rights, in addition to the clause at 52.227-14, Rights in Data—General, and other required clauses, to ensure that the Government acquires at least those rights required by Pub. L. 98-577 in technical data developed exclusively with Federal funds.