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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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39 sections with “agency point of contact”

  • FAR 15.604 Agency points of contact.
    (a) Preliminary contact with agency technical or other appropriate personnel before preparing a detailed unsolicited proposal or submitting proprietary information to the Government may save considerable time and effort for both parties (se…
  • DFARS 215.604 Agency points of contact.
    (a)(3) The guidance at FAR 15.604(a)(3) applies to commercial solutions openings.
  • FAR 15.609 Limited use of data.
    … on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal. (c) The agency point of contact shall return to the offeror any unsolicited proposal marked with a legend different from that provided in paragraph (a) of thi…
  • FAR 5.207 Preparation and transmittal of synopses.
    …lause at 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, or an equivalent agency clause, insert the following notice in the synopsis: “One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.” (i…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    … the applicable instructions in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, together with the agency's implementing procedures. Acquisition plans for service contracts or orders must describe the strategies for implementing performance-based ac…
  • FAR 9.404 Exclusions in the System for Award Management.
    …cross-references when more than one name is involved in a single action; (2) Name of the agency or other authority taking the action; (3) Cause for the action (see 9.406-2 and 9.407-2 for causes authorized under this subpart) or other sta…
  • FAR 15.605 Content of unsolicited proposals.
    …ated results, and the manner in which the work will help to support accomplishment of the agency's mission; (3) Names and biographical information on the offeror's key personnel who would be involved, including alternates; and (4) Type of…
  • FAR 15.607 Criteria for acceptance and negotiation of an unsolicited proposal.
    … itself, justify awarding a contract without providing for full and open competition. The agency point of contact shall return an unsolicited proposal to the offeror, citing reasons, when its substance— (1) Is available to the Government w…
  • FAR 52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services.
    …C. 8504. Additionally, certain of these supplies are available from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the General Services Administration (GSA), or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Contractor shall obtain mandatory supplies or…
  • FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …fferors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable: (1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer. (2) The overall evaluated cost or price and techni…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    … be created, developed, demonstrated, and evaluated. Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established and includes the description of requirements to satisfy agency needs, solicitation and selection of sources, award of con…
  • FAR 4.1603 Procedures.
    …, or spaces). (1) Positions 1 through 6. The first six positions identify the department/agency and office issuing the instrument. Use the AAC assigned to the issuing office for positions 1 through 6. Civilian agency points of contact for …
  • FAR 9.406-3 Procedures.
    …with counsel, submit documentary evidence, present witnesses, and confront any person the agency presents; and (ii) Make a transcribed record of the proceedings and make it available at cost to the contractor upon request, unless the contr…
  • FAR 15.606-2 Evaluation.
    (a) Comprehensive evaluations shall be coordinated by the agency contact point, who shall attach or imprint on each unsolicited proposal, circulated for evaluation, the legend required by 15.609(d). When performing a comprehensive evaluatio…
  • FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.
    …luence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Agency means executive agency as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101. Covered Federal action means any of the following actions: (…
  • FAR 15.606 Agency procedures.
    …as subject to duplication, use, or disclosure restrictions. (b) Agencies shall establish agency points of contact (see 15.604) to coordinate the receipt and handling of unsolicited proposals.
  • FAR 15.606-1 Receipt and initial review.
    (a) Before initiating a comprehensive evaluation, the agency contact point shall determine if the proposal— (1) Is a valid unsolicited proposal, meeting the requirements of 15.603(c); (2) Is suitable for submission in response to an exist…
  • FAR 51.102 Authorization to use Government supply sources.
    …ll request, in writing, as applicable— (1) A FEDSTRIP activity address code, through the agency's central contact point for matters involving activity address codes, from the General Services Administration (GSA), FXS, Washington, DC 20406…
  • DFARS 205.303 Announcement of contract awards.
    … information release date. (iii) Departments and agencies, in accordance with department/agency procedures and concurrent with the public announcement, shall provide information similar to that required by paragraph (a)(ii) of this section…
  • DFARS 252.209-7002 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.
    …ther than the United States and its outlying areas) as well as any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof. (4) Proscribed information means— (i) Top Secret information; (ii) Communications security (COMSEC) material, e…
  • DFARS 252.232-7011 Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations.
    …yment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures. (C) Electronic funds transfer banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by electronic fu…
  • FAR 25.702-4 Waiver.
    …ppropriate congressional committees that it is in the national interest to do so. (b) An agency seeking waiver of the requirement shall submit the request to the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), allowing su…
  • FAR 25.703-4 Waiver.
    (a) An agency or contractor seeking a waiver of the requirements of 25.703-2 or 25.703-3, consistent with section 6(b)(5) of the Iran Sanctions Act or 22 U.S.C. 8551(b), respectively, and the Presidential Memorandum of September 23, 2010 (7…
  • FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.
    …d to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or (2) An identifier as…
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …t to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide co…
  • FAR 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment.
    …ayments for contract financing on the __ [Contracting Officer insert day as prescribed by agency head; if not prescribed, insert “30th”] day after the designated billing office receives a proper payment request. In the event that the Gover…
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …its Alternate I when contracting without adequate price competition or when prescribed by agency regulations. (g) Pension Adjustments and Asset Reversions. The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.215-15, Pension Adjustments a…
  • FAR 32.903 Responsibilities.
    (a) Agency heads— (1) Must establish the policies and procedures necessary to implement this subpart; (2) May prescribe additional standards for establishing invoice payment due dates (see 32.904) necessary to support agency programs and …
  • FAR 35.004 Publicizing requirements and expanding research and development sources.
    …form R&D work. These efforts should include— (1) Early identification and publication of agency R&D needs and requirements, including publicizing through the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE) (see part 5); (2) Cooperation among technica…
  • FAR 47.207-11 Volume movements within the contiguous United States.
    … or area. (b) Transportation personnel assigned to or supporting the CAO, or appropriate agency personnel, shall report planned and actual volume movements in accordance with agency regulations. DoD activities report to the Military Surfac…
  • FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.
    …d to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or (2) An identifier as…
  • DFARS 242.302 Contract administration functions.
    …A) Do not delegate the responsibility to make payments to the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). (B) Follow the procedures at PGI 242.302(a)(13)(B) for designation of payment offices. (39) See 223.370 for contract administration r…
  • DFARS 252.215-7010 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data.
    …viously determined to be commercial, the contract number and military department, defense agency, or other DoD component that rendered such determination, and if available, a Government point of contact; (B) For subsystems of a major weapo…
  • FAR 19.202-2 Locating small business sources.
    …nal small business concerns (see 10.002(b)(2)). This effort should include contacting the agency small business specialist and SBA PCR (or, if a PCR is not assigned, see 19.402(a)). (b) Publicize solicitations and contract awards through t…
  • FAR 28.304 Risk-pooling arrangements.
    … for safety engineering and the handling of claims at minimum cost to the Government. The agency responsible shall appoint a single manager or point of contact for each arrangement.
  • FAR 52.232-25 Prompt payment.
    …yment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures. (C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT. (x) Any other information or …
  • FAR 52.232-26 Prompt Payment for Fixed-Price Architect-Engineer Contracts.
    …yment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures. (C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT. (x) Any other information or …
  • FAR 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts.
    …yment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures. (C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT. (xi) Any other information or…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …he use of force issued by the Combatant Commander; and (C) In compliance with applicable agency policies, agreements, rules, regulations, and other applicable law; (ii) Are not barred from possession of a firearm by 18 U.S.C. 922; (iii) …

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

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