Government Furnished Information(GFI)
Information provided by the government to a contractor for use in contract performance, such as technical data, specifications, or drawings.
Overview
Government Furnished Information (GFI) refers to any data, documentation, or information that the government provides to a contractor to support contract execution. This can include technical drawings, specifications, research data, software documentation, or operational procedures that the contractor needs but cannot independently produce.
Why It Matters in GovCon
Timely delivery of GFI is critical to contract performance. Delays in receiving government-furnished information are among the most common causes of schedule slippage, and contractors must document GFI dependencies in their proposals and project plans to protect themselves from responsibility for resulting delays.
Key Details
- FAR 45.101: Defines government-furnished property, which encompasses GFI as a subset.
- Contract Clause: GFI requirements are typically specified in contract sections detailing government obligations.
- Accountability: Contractors must safeguard GFI and return or destroy it as directed at contract completion.
- Delay Risk: If GFI is delivered late, contractors may be entitled to schedule relief or equitable adjustments.
- Classification: GFI may include controlled unclassified information (CUI) or classified data requiring special handling.
Related Terms
- Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
- Government Furnished Property (GFP)
- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Equitable Adjustment
More Contracts Terms
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