FAR 9.106-1 Conditions for preaward surveys.

In plain English

This section explains when a preaward survey is needed before awarding a contract. A survey is normally only required when the contracting officer lacks enough information to determine if a contractor is responsible, and it should generally be avoided for certain low-cost or commercial acquisitions unless the cost is justified. It also sets rules for sharing unfavorable information and checking whether a contractor is debarred, suspended, or ineligible before starting a survey.

Applies to: Contracting officers and surveying activities involved in preaward surveys

What it requires

• A cognizant contract administration office that learns of unfavorable information about a prospective contractor and no preaward survey has been requested must promptly obtain and transmit details to the contracting officer.
• Before beginning a preaward survey, the surveying activity must check whether the prospective contractor is debarred, suspended, or ineligible.
• If the prospective contractor is debarred, suspended, or ineligible, the surveying activity must promptly advise the contracting officer and not proceed with the preaward survey unless specifically requested by the contracting officer.

Key terms: preaward survey · contracting officer · responsibility · simplified acquisition threshold · debarred, suspended, or ineligible

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