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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 1: Federal Acquisition Regulations System › Subpart 1.6

FAR 1.603-2 Selection.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section tells appointing officials what to consider when choosing contracting officers. It lists factors like the complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned, plus the candidate's experience, training, education, business acumen, judgment, character, and reputation. It also gives examples of selection criteria, such as experience in Government contracting, education in relevant fields, knowledge of acquisition policies, specialized knowledge, and completion of acquisition training courses.

Applies to: Appointing officials selecting contracting officers

What it requires

  • Consider the complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned.
  • Consider the candidate's experience, training, education, business acumen, judgment, character, and reputation.

Key terms: contracting officers · appointing official · complexity · dollar value · acquisition training courses

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

In selecting contracting officers, the appointing official shall consider the complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned and the candidate's experience, training, education, business acumen, judgment, character, and reputation. Examples of selection criteria include—

(a) Experience in Government contracting and administration, commercial purchasing, or related fields;

(b) Education or special training in business administration, law, accounting, engineering, or related fields;

(c) Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures, including this and other applicable regulations;

(d) Specialized knowledge in the particular assigned field of contracting; and

(e) Satisfactory completion of acquisition training courses.

← 1.603-1 General. · 1.603-3 Appointment. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 1

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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