48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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7 sections with “Reverse auction service provider”

  • FAR 52.217-12 Reverse Auction Services.
    As prescribed in 17.805(c), insert the following clause: Reverse Auction Services (AUG 2024) (a) Definitions. Government data means any information, document, media, or machine-readable material regardless of physical form or characteris…
  • FAR 52.217-10 Reverse Auction.
    As prescribed in 17.805(a), insert the following provision: Reverse Auction (AUG 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Reverse auction means the process for obtaining pricing, usually supported by an electronic tool, in which…
  • FAR 52.217-11 Reverse Auction—Orders.
    As prescribed in 17.805(b), insert the following clause: Reverse Auction—Orders (AUG 2024) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Reverse auction means the process for obtaining pricing, usually supported by an electronic tool, in whic…
  • FAR 17.802 Policy.
    (a) The use of reverse auctions may be appropriate when market research indicates that— (1) A competitive marketplace exists for the supplies and/or services being acquired; (2) Multiple offerors can satisfy the agency's requirement; and …
  • FAR 17.804 Procedures.
    (a) When considering the use of a reverse auction service provider, the contracting officer shall— (1) Conduct market research for available sources of reverse auction services (e.g., existing agency contracts or agreements, commercial ser…
  • FAR 17.800 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for conducting reverse auctions and utilizing reverse auction service providers.
  • FAR 17.801 Definitions.
    …es, software coding, or algorithms that are not uniquely applied to the Government data. Reverse auction service provider means a commercial or Government entity that provides a means for conducting reverse auctions when acquiring supplies…

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.