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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 36: Construction and Architect-engineer Contracts › Subpart 36.6

FAR 36.602-3 Evaluation board functions.

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 describes what an evaluation board must do when selecting firms for architect-engineer services. It matters to contractors because the board reviews firm data, evaluates qualifications, holds discussions with top firms, and recommends at least three firms in order of preference.

Applies to: Evaluation boards for architect-engineer contracts

What it requires

  • Review current data files on eligible firms and responses to public notice
  • Evaluate firms using the criteria in 36.602-1
  • Hold discussions with at least three of the most highly qualified firms
  • Prepare a selection report recommending at least three firms in order of preference

Key terms: evaluation board · eligible firms · public notice · selection report · selection authority

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The text

Under the general direction of the head of the contracting activity, an evaluation board shall perform the following functions:

(a) Review the current data files on eligible firms and responses to a public notice concerning the particular project (see 36.603).

(b) Evaluate the firms in accordance with the criteria in 36.602-1.

(c) Hold discussions with at least three of the most highly qualified firms regarding concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods of furnishing the required services.

(d) Prepare a selection report for the agency head or other designated selection authority recommending, in order of preference, at least three firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to perform the required services. The report shall include a description of the discussions and evaluation conducted by the board to allow the selection authority to review the considerations upon which the recommendations are based.

Sections it refers to

  • 36.603 Collecting data on and appraising firms' qualifications.
  • 36.602-1 Selection criteria.

Sections that refer to it

  • 36.602-5 Short selection process for contracts not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

← 36.602-2 Evaluation boards. · 36.602-4 Selection authority. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 36

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

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