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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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69 sections with “acquisition plans”: the first 40

  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    In order to facilitate attainment of the acquisition objectives, the plan must identify those milestones at which decisions should be made (see paragraph (b)(21) of this section). The plan must address all the technical, business, managemen…
  • DFARS 207.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    In addition to the requirements of FAR 7.105, planners shall follow the procedures at PGI 207.105.
  • FAR 19.803 Selecting acquisitions for the 8(a) program.
    …'s capabilities through a search letter and requests the contracting activity to identify acquisitions to support the participant's business plans. In these instances, the SBA will provide at a minimum the following information in order to …
  • DFARS 252.225-7049 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services—Representations.
    As prescribed in 225.772-5(a), use the following provision: Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services—Representations (DEC 2018) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Covered foreign country, forei…
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …n response to agency solicitations (10 U.S.C. 3453 and 41 U.S.C 3307). (c) Ensuring that acquisition planners address the requirement to specify needs, develop specifications, and to solicit offers in such a manner to promote and provide f…
  • FAR 8.404 Use of Federal Supply Schedules.
    …2) For orders over $750,000, see subpart 17.5 for additional requirements for interagency acquisitions. (c) Acquisition planning. Orders placed under a Federal Supply Schedule contract— (1) Are not exempt from the development of acquisiti…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …d of performance, and be within the maximum value of the contract. (3) Performance-based acquisition methods must be used to the maximum extent practicable, if the contract or order is for services (see 37.102(a) and subpart 37.6). (4) Th…
  • DFARS 207.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    (d)(i) Prepare written acquisition plans for— (A) Acquisitions for development, as defined in FAR 35.001, when the total cost of all contracts for the acquisition program is estimated at $10 million or more; (B) Acquisitions for productio…
  • DFARS 207.106 Additional requirements for major systems.
    … the system. (S-70)(1) In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 3774(a) and DoD policy requirements, acquisition plans for major weapon systems and subsystems of major weapon systems shall— (i) Assess the long-term technical data and computer softwar…
  • DFARS 227.7203-2 Acquisition of other than commercial computer software and computer software documentation and associated rights.
    …ents personnel will address in the procurement planning and requirements documents (e.g., acquisition plans, purchase requests) the acquisition at appropriate times in the life cycle of all computer software, related recorded information, a…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    … term, defined in this section, has the same meaning throughout this chapter (the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)) unless the context in which the word or term is used clearly requires a different meaning or another FAR part, subpart, …
  • FAR 6.502 Duties and responsibilities.
    … and procuring activity advocates for competition are responsible for— (1) Promoting the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services; (2) Promoting full and open competition; (3) Challenging requirements that are not state…
  • FAR 7.104 General procedures.
    (a) Acquisition planning should begin as soon as the agency need is identified, preferably well in advance of the fiscal year in which contract award or order placement is necessary. In developing the plan, the planner shall form a team con…
  • FAR 15.304 Evaluation factors and significant subfactors.
    …cision is based on evaluation factors and significant subfactors that are tailored to the acquisition. (b) Evaluation factors and significant subfactors must— (1) Represent the key areas of importance and emphasis to be considered in the …
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …e at 52.215-14, Integrity of Unit Prices, in solicitations and contracts except for— (i) Acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold; (ii) Construction or architect-engineer services under part 36; (iii) Utility service…
  • FAR 16.401 General.
    …ract to the contractor's performance. Incentive contracts are designed to obtain specific acquisition objectives by— (1) Establishing reasonable and attainable targets that are clearly communicated to the contractor; and (2) Including app…
  • FAR 19.201 General policy.
    …a) It is the policy of the Government to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantag…
  • FAR 19.705-4 Reviewing the subcontracting plan.
    …tracting officer shall consider each plan in terms of the circumstances of the particular acquisition, including— (1) Previous involvement of small business concerns as prime contractors or subcontractors in similar acquisitions; (2) Prov…
  • FAR 19.804-2 Agency offering.
    …ed period of performance. (3) The NAICS code that applies to the principal nature of the acquisition. (4) The anticipated dollar value of the requirement, including options, if any. (5) Any special restrictions or geographical limitation…
  • FAR 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest.
    …ting Personal Conflicts of Interest (JUN 2020) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions means supporting or providing advice or recommendations with regard to …
  • FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.
    …bstances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals. Unit acquisition cost means— (1) For Government-furnished property, the dollar value assigned by the Government and identified in the contract; and (2) F…
  • FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price).
    …fter expiration of the plant clearance period as defined in subpart 49.001 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Contractor may submit to the Contracting Officer a list, certified as to quantity and quality, of termination inventory no…
  • DFARS 252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts).
    …Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts)—BASIC (DEC 2019) This clause supplements the Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, clause of this contract. (a) Definition. As used in this clause— Summary Subcon…
  • FAR 7.000 Scope of part.
    This part prescribes policies and procedures for— (a) Developing acquisition plans; (b) Determining whether to use commercial or Government resources for acquisition of supplies or services; (c) Deciding whether it is more economical to …
  • FAR 52.215-18 Reversion or Adjustment of Plans for Postretirement Benefits (PRB) Other Than Pensions.
    …it to the Government for its equitable share as required by 31.205-6(o)(5) of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). When determining or agreeing on the method for recovery of the Government's equitable share, the contracting parties sho…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    … product means a product that satisfies the definition of “commercial product” in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101. Commercial service means a service that satisfies the definition of “commercial service” in FAR 2.101. Electroni…
  • DFARS 217.7405 Plans and reports.
    …l be submitted to the Office of the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy (Contract Policy) at [email protected], by October 31 and April 30 of each year in accord…
  • FAR 3.1101 Definitions.
    As used in this subpart— Acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions means supporting or providing advice or recommendations with regard to the following activities of a Federal agency: (1) Planning acqu…
  • FAR 15.407-2 Make-or-buy programs.
    … or performed by the prime contractor or its affiliates, subsidiaries, or divisions. (c) Acquisitions requiring make-or-buy programs. (1) Contracting officers may require prospective contractors to submit make-or-buy program plans for nego…
  • FAR 19.702 Statutory requirements.
    Any contractor receiving a contract with a value greater than the simplified acquisition threshold must agree in the contract that small business, veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), …
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …sed payments clauses. (14) Make payments on assigned contracts when prescribed in agency acquisition regulations. (15) Manage special bank accounts. (16) Ensure timely notification by the contractor of any anticipated overrun or underrun…
  • FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments.
    …The Contracting Officer will consider cost of money that would be allowable under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-10 as an incurred cost for progress payment purposes. (2) The amount of financing and other payments for supplies…
  • FAR 52.249-3 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements).
    …fter expiration of the plant clearance period as defined in subpart 49.001 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Contractor may submit to the Contracting Officer a list, certified as to quantity and quality, of termination inventory no…
  • DFARS 215.304 Evaluation factors and significant subfactors.
    (c)(i) In acquisitions that require use of the clause at FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, other than those based on the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process (see FAR 15.101-2), the extent of particip…
  • DFARS 215.404-75 Fee requirements for FFRDCs.
    …cepted accounting methods) that relates to DoD contracted effort; (2) Facilities capital acquisition plans; (3) Working capital funding as assessed on operating cycle cash needs; and (4) Provision for funding unreimbursed costs deemed or…
  • DFARS 225.772-2 Prohibitions.
    …ial satellite services to— (a)(1) A foreign entity if the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment or the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy reasonably believes that— (i) The foreign entity is an entity in which the g…
  • DFARS 239.7304 Determination and notification.
    …5 only after— (a) Obtaining a joint recommendation by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, on the basis of a risk assessment by the Under Secretary o…
  • FAR 5.401 General.
    …h level of business security must be maintained in order to preserve the integrity of the acquisition process. When it is necessary to obtain information from potential contractors and others outside the Government for use in preparing Gove…
  • FAR 15.102 Oral presentations.
    …treamlining the source selection process. Oral presentations may occur at any time in the acquisition process, and are subject to the same restrictions as written information, regarding timing (see 15.208) and content (see 15.306). Oral pre…
  • FAR 15.404-4 Profit.
    … (i) Shall use a structured approach for determining the profit or fee objective in those acquisitions that require cost analysis; and (ii) May prescribe specific exemptions for situations in which mandatory use of a structured approach wo…

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