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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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71 sections with “Subpart 36.6”: the first 40

  • FAR 16.500 Scope of subpart.
    (a) This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for making awards of indefinite-delivery contracts and establishes a preference for making multiple awards of indefinite-quantity contracts. (b) This subpart does not limit the use of oth…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …e maximum extent practicable, if the contract or order is for services (see 37.102(a) and subpart 37.6). (4) The following requirements apply when procuring items peculiar to one manufacturer: (i) The contracting officer must justify rest…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    … which the word or term is used clearly requires a different meaning or another FAR part, subpart, or section provides a different definition for the particular part or portion of the part. If a word or term that is defined in this section …
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …anners document the file to support the selection of the contract type in accordance with subpart 16.1. (e) Establishing criteria and thresholds at which increasingly greater detail and formality in the planning process is required as the …
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …ance-based acquisition methods or must provide rationale for not using those methods (see subpart 37.6). (a) Acquisition background and objectives—(1) Statement of need. Introduce the plan by a brief statement of need. Summarize the techni…
  • FAR 13.003 Policy.
    …sition threshold, shall be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.000, 19.203, and subpart 19.5). (2) The contracting officer may make an award to a small business concern under the— (i) 8(a) Program (see subpart 19.8); (ii) Histo…
  • FAR 16.504 Indefinite-quantity contracts.
    …er may determine that a class of acquisitions is not appropriate for multiple awards (see subpart 1.7). (D)(1) No task or delivery order contract in an amount estimated to exceed $150 million (including all options) may be awarded to a sin…
  • FAR 19.201 General policy.
    …nce with agency procedures as to whether a particular acquisition should be awarded under subpart 19.5 as a small business set-aside, under subpart 19.8 as a section 8(a) award, under subpart 19.13 as a HUBZone set-aside, under subpart 19.1…
  • FAR 22.403-4 Executive Orders 13658 and 14026.
    …ate is subject to annual increases by an amount determined by the Secretary of Labor. See subpart 22.19. The clause at 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026, requires the E.O. 14026 minimum wage rate to…
  • FAR 22.1002-5 Executive Orders 13658 and 14026.
    …ate is subject to annual increases by an amount determined by the Secretary of Labor. See subpart 22.19. The clause at 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026, requires the E.O. 14026 minimum wage rate to…
  • FAR 32.113 Customary contract financing.
    …nt in accordance with part 14 through progress payments based on costs in accordance with subpart 32.5. (d) Financing of contracts for supplies or services awarded under the competitive negotiation method of procurement in accordance with …
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …post-award orientation conferences. (4) Review and evaluate contractors' proposals under subpart 15.4 and, when negotiation will be accomplished by the contracting officer, furnish comments and recommendations to that officer. (5) Negotia…
  • FAR 52.101 Using part 52.
    (a) Definition. Modification, as used in this subpart, means a minor change in the details of a provision or clause that is specifically authorized by the FAR and does not alter the substance of the provision or clause (see 52.104). (b) Nu…
  • DFARS 226.7200 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart implements section 853 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Pub. L. 108-136, 10 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.). Nothing in this subpart supersedes the requirement to use the mandatory sources in FAR part 8 o…
  • FAR 8.403 Applicability.
    (a) Procedures in this subpart apply to— (1) Individual orders for supplies or services placed against Federal Supply Schedules contracts; and (2) BPAs established against Federal Supply Schedule contracts. (b) GSA may establish special …
  • FAR 12.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    …on for offerors to complete. This provision may not be tailored except in accordance with subpart 1.4. Use the provision with its Alternate I in solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard. (3) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Te…
  • FAR 22.1700 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart prescribes policy for implementing 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and Executive Order 13627, Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts, dated September 25, 2012.
  • FAR 22.1900 Scope of subpart.
    This subpart prescribes policies and procedures to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14026, Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors, which requires minimum wages for certain workers; Department of Labor (DOL) implementing regulat…
  • FAR 36.213-3 Invitations for bids.
    … plans and specifications. (b) Invitations for bids shall be prepared in accordance with subpart 14.2 and this section using the forms prescribed in part 53. (c) Contracting officers should assure that each invitation for bids includes th…
  • FAR 37.102 Policy.
    (a) Performance-based acquisition (see Subpart 37.6) is the preferred method for acquiring services (Public Law 106-398, section 821). When acquiring services, including those acquired under supply contracts or orders, agencies must— (1) U…
  • FAR 39.201 Scope of subpart.
    (a) This subpart implements section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d), and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's (U.S. Access Board) information and communication technology (ICT) accessibilit…
  • FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …he National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). __ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Sub…
  • FAR 6.102 Use of competitive procedures.
    … accordance with the provisions of 40 U.S.C. 1102 et seq. is a competitive procedure (see subpart 36.6 for procedures). (2) Competitive selection of basic and applied research and that part of development not related to the development of …
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    … that are subject to the cost principles for contracts with commercial organizations (see subpart 31.2). (i) Waiver of Facilities Capital Cost of Money. If the prospective contractor does not propose facilities capital cost of money in its…
  • FAR 31.105 Construction and architect-engineer contracts.
    …ty. (b) Except as otherwise provided in (d) below, the cost principles and procedures in subpart 31.2 shall be used in the pricing of contracts and contract modifications in this category if cost analysis is performed as required by 15.404…
  • FAR 36.103 Methods of contracting.
    …t-engineer services by negotiation, and select sources in accordance with applicable law, subpart 36.6, and agency regulations.
  • FAR 36.302 Scope of work.
    …irements. If the agency contracts for development of the scope of work, the procedures in subpart 36.6 shall be used.
  • FAR 37.101 Definitions.
    …real property, and systems. (6) Communications services. (7) Architect-Engineering (see subpart 36.6). (8) Transportation and related services (see part 47). (9) Research and development (see part 35). Uncompensated overtime means the …
  • DFARS 215.371-4 Exceptions.
    …port response to an emergency or major disaster; (3) Small business set-asides under FAR subpart 19.5, set asides offered and accepted into the 8(a) Program under FAR subpart 19.8, or set-asides under the HUBZone Program (see FAR 19.1305(c…
  • DFARS 216.500 Scope of subpart.
    (d)(i) When awarding task orders or delivery orders for architect-engineer services under a multiple-award contract, follow the procedures for the selection of contractors and placement of orders at FAR 36.6 to implement 10 U.S.C. 3406(h)(1…
  • FAR 4.803 Contents of contract files.
    …oters or offerors and record of any debriefing. (29) Acquisition management reports (see subpart 4.6). (30) Bid, performance, payment, or other bond documents, or a reference thereto, and notices to sureties. (31) Report of postaward con…
  • FAR 5.207 Preparation and transmittal of synopses.
    …rom which additional information about the qualification requirement may be obtained (see subpart 9.2). (3) Manufacturer, including part number, drawing number, etc. (4) Size, dimensions, or other form, fit or functional description. (5)…
  • FAR 10.001 Policy.
    …ticable use of sustainable products and services (as defined in 2.101) in accordance with subpart 23.1; (vi) Determine whether consolidation is necessary and justified (see 7.107-2) (15 U.S.C. 657q); (vii) Determine whether bundling is ne…
  • FAR 12.202 Market research and description of agency need.
    …se methods that will best meet the needs of the Government. (c) Follow the procedures in subpart 11.2 regarding the identification and availability of specifications, standards and commercial item descriptions. (d) Requirements documents …
  • FAR 12.503 Applicability of certain laws to Executive agency contracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.
    … 41 U.S.C. 2303(b), Policy on Personal Conflicts of Interest by Contractor Employees (see subpart 3.11). (5) 41 U.S.C. 3901(b) and 10 U.S.C. 3321(b) Contingent Fees (see 3.404). (6) 41 U.S.C. 4706(d)(1) and 10 U.S.C. 3841(d)(1), GAO Acces…
  • FAR 22.1704 Violations and remedies.
    …tion Act of 2000, as amended, (22 U.S.C. chapter 78), E.O. 13627, or the policies of this subpart if— (1) The contractor, contractor employee, subcontractor, subcontractor employee, or agent engages in severe forms of trafficking in person…
  • FAR 23.202 Policy.
    …cost savings that result. (2) Except as provided in 10 CFR 436.34, ESPC's are subject to subpart 17.1. (c) To solicit and award an ESPC, the contracting officer— (1) Must use the procedures, selection method, and terms and conditions pro…
  • FAR 36.104 Policy.
    …ontracting officer makes a determination that the procedures are appropriate for use (see subpart 36.3). Other acquisition procedures authorized by law include the procedures established in this part and other parts of this chapter and, for…
  • FAR 36.212 Preconstruction orientation.
    …significant matters of interest, including—(1) statutory matters such as labor standards (subpart 22.4), and subcontracting plan requirements (subpart 19.7); and (2) other matters of significant interest, including who has authority to deci…
  • FAR 36.601-3 Applicable contracting procedures.
    …r architect-engineer services shall be selected in accordance with the procedures in this subpart rather than the solicitation or source selection procedures prescribed in parts 13, 14, and 15 of this regulation. (c) When the contract stat…

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