DFARS 215.101-71 Tradeoff process when acquiring fuel for overseas contingency operations.

In plain English

This section tells contracting officers how to approach source selection when buying fuel for an overseas contingency operation above the simplified acquisition threshold. It directs them to consider using a tradeoff process and lists evaluation factors they should consider. If a tradeoff process was not considered, the contracting officer must justify that in writing and get approval from an official one level above.

Applies to: Contracting officers acquiring fuel for overseas contingency operations expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold

What it requires

• Consider using a tradeoff process in accordance with FAR 15.101-1
• If a tradeoff process was not considered, justify in writing why it was not considered before issuing the solicitation
• Obtain approval from an official one level above the contracting officer (this authority is not delegable)
• Include the justification in the contract file

Key terms: tradeoff process · overseas contingency operation · simplified acquisition threshold · contracting officer · solicitation

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