48 CFR § 45.401 - 45.401 Title to Government-furnished property.

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title: "48 CFR § 45.401 - 45.401   Title to Government-furnished property."
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title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "45.401   Title to Government-furnished property."
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# 45.401 45.401   Title to Government-furnished property.

The Government retains title to all Government-furnished property until properly disposed of, as authorized by law or regulation. Property that is leased by the Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for use shall be considered Government-furnished property under the clause 52.245-1, Government Property.