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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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28 sections with “architect-engineer firm”

  • FAR 36.209 Construction contracts with architect-engineer firms.
    No contract for the construction of a project shall be awarded to the firm that designed the project or its subsidiaries or affiliates, except with the approval of the head of the agency or authorized representative.
  • FAR 36.702 Forms for use in contracting for architect-engineer services.
    (a) Contracting officers must use Standard Form 252, Architect-Engineer Contract, to award fixed-price contracts for architect-engineer services when the services will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (b) The SF 330…
  • FAR 53.236-2 Architect-engineer services (SF's 252 and 330).
    The following forms are prescribed for use in contracting for architect-engineer and related services: (a) SF 252 (Rev. 10/23), Architect-Engineer Contract. SF 252 is prescribed for use in awarding fixed-price contracts for architect-engin…
  • FAR 36.607 Release of information on firm selection.
    …ion has taken place, the contracting officer may release information identifying only the architect-engineer firm with which a contract will be negotiated for certain work. The work should be described in any release only in general terms, …
  • DFARS 236.602-70 Restriction on award of overseas architect-engineer contracts to foreign firms.
    … 113-235) and the same provision in subsequent military construction appropriations acts, architect-engineer contracts funded by military construction appropriations that are estimated to exceed $500,000 and are to be performed in Japan, in…
  • DFARS 252.236-7011 Overseas architect-engineer services—Restriction to United States firms.
    As prescribed in 236.609-70, use the following provision: Overseas Architect-Engineer Services—Restriction to United States Firms (JAN 1997) (a) Definition. United States firm, as used in this provision, means a firm incorporated in the U…
  • FAR 36.602 Selection of firms for architect-engineer contracts.
  • FAR 36.603 Collecting data on and appraising firms' qualifications.
    …ea, or a specialized type of construction. (b) Qualifications data. To be considered for architect-engineer contracts, a firm must file with the appropriate office or board the Standard Form 330, “Architect-Engineer Qualifications,” Part I…
  • DFARS 236.602 Selection of firms for architect-engineer contracts.
  • FAR 44.204 Contract clauses.
    …clause with its Alternate I. (3) Use of this clause is not required in— (i) Fixed-price architect-engineer contracts; or (ii) Contracts for mortuary services, refuse services, or shipment and storage of personal property, when an agency-…
  • FAR 52.244-4 Subcontractors and outside associates and consultants (Architect-engineer services).
    …(b), insert the following clause: Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services) (AUG 1998) Any subcontractors and outside associates or consultants required by the Contractor in connection with the se…
  • FAR 36.602-2 Evaluation boards.
    (a) When acquiring architect-engineer services, an agency shall provide for one or more permanent or ad hoc architect-engineer evaluation boards (which may include preselection boards when authorized by agency regulations) to be composed of…
  • FAR 36.602-5 Short selection process for contracts not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
    …602-4 shall be followed. (a) Selection by the board. The board shall review and evaluate architect-engineer firms in accordance with 36.602-3, except that the selection report shall serve as the final selection list and shall be provided d…
  • FAR 36.608 Liability for Government costs resulting from design errors or deficiencies.
    Architect-engineer contractors shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and coordination of all services required under their contracts. A firm may be liable for Government costs resulting from errors or defici…
  • FAR 36.609-1 Design within funding limitations.
    (a) The Government may require the architect-engineer contractor to design the project so that construction costs will not exceed a contractually specified dollar limit (funding limitation). If the price of construction proposed in response…
  • FAR 36.609-2 Redesign responsibility for design errors or deficiencies.
    (a) Under architect-engineer contracts, contractors shall be required to make necessary corrections at no cost to the Government when the designs, drawings, specifications, or other items or services furnished contain any errors, deficienci…
  • FAR 36.102 Definitions.
    …his part— Contract is intended to refer to a contract for construction or a contract for architect-engineer services, unless another meaning is clearly intended. Design means defining the construction requirement (including the functional…
  • FAR 36.601-4 Implementation.
    (a) Contracting officers should consider the following services to be “architect-engineer services” subject to the procedures of this subpart: (1) Professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, as defined by applicable St…
  • DFARS 236.609-70 Additional provision.
    Use the provision at 252.236-7011, Overseas Architect-Engineer Services—Restriction to United States Firms, in solicitations for architect-engineer contracts that are— (1) Funded with military construction appropriations; (2) Estimated to…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ovision or clause as changed by the addition, deletion, or substitution (see 52.105(a)). Architect-engineer services, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 1102, means— (1) Professional services of an architectural or engineering nature, as defined by …
  • FAR 15.404-4 Profit.
    …fee shall not exceed 15 percent of the contract's estimated cost, excluding fee. (B) For architect-engineer services for public works or utilities, the contract price or the estimated cost and fee for production and delivery of designs, pl…
  • FAR 15.408 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    … (i) Acquisitions at or below the simplified acquisition threshold; (ii) Construction or architect-engineer services under part 36; (iii) Utility services under part 41; (iv) Service contracts where supplies are not required; (v) Acquis…
  • FAR 16.504 Indefinite-quantity contracts.
    …n addition to any applicable requirements of Subpart 6.3; and (ii) Is not applicable for architect-engineer services awarded pursuant to Subpart 36.6. (2) Contracts for advisory and assistance services. (i) Except as provided in paragraph…
  • FAR 36.606 Negotiations.
    …he clause prescribed at 44.204(b), Subcontractors and Outside Associates and Consultants (Architect-Engineer Services) (see 52.244-4), limits a firm's subcontracting to firms agreed upon during negotiations. (f) If a mutually satisfactory …
  • FAR 37.102 Policy.
    …performance-based acquisition methods to the maximum extent practicable, except for— (i) Architect-engineer services acquired in accordance with 40 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. (see part 36); (ii) Construction (see part 36); (iii) Utility service…
  • FAR 42.1503 Procedures.
    …ast performance information in CPARS that is within three years (six for construction and architect-engineer contracts) of the completion of performance of the evaluated contract or order, and information contained in the Federal Awardee Pe…
  • FAR 52.103 Identification of provisions and clauses.
    …ot published in the Federal Register and codified in 48 CFR. If part 36 (Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts) of the Y Acquisition Regulation prescribes the use of a clause entitled “Refrigerated Display Cases,” dated March 1983, …
  • DFARS 236.102 Definitions.
    …seas Military Construction-Preference for United States Firms, and 252.236-7011, Overseas Architect-Engineer Services-Restriction to United States firms.

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