FAR 1.704 Content.

In plain English

This section explains what must be included in a Determination and Findings (D&F) document. A D&F must contain enough facts and reasoning to clearly justify the specific decision being made, and it must follow a prescribed agency format with required elements such as identification, description, legal citation, findings, determination, expiration date if needed, and signature. For contractors, this matters because D&Fs are often used to justify exceptions or special approvals in contracting actions, so understanding their content helps ensure compliance and supports the validity of the action.

Applies to: Determination and Findings (D&F) documents

What it requires

• Include identification of the agency, contracting activity, and specific identification as a Determination and Findings.
• Describe the nature and/or description of the action being approved.
• Cite the appropriate statute and/or regulation upon which the D&F is based.
• Detail findings with particular circumstances, facts, or reasoning, and obtain necessary supporting documentation from appropriate requirements and technical personnel.

Key terms: Determination and Findings · D&F · agency · contracting activity · statute

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