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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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18 sections with “magnitude”

  • FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
    Advance notices and solicitations shall state the magnitude of the requirement in terms of physical characteristics and estimated price range. In no event shall the statement of magnitude disclose the Government's estimate. Therefore, the e…
  • DFARS 236.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.
    Additional price ranges are— (i) Between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000; (ii) Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000; (iii) Between $100,000,000 and $250,000,000; (iv) Between $250,000,000 and $500,000,000; and (v) Over $500,000,000.
  • FAR 30.604 Processing changes to disclosed or established cost accounting practices.
    …ested to be determined desirable changes), request the contractor submit a general dollar magnitude (GDM) proposal by a specified date, unless the CFAO determines the cost impact is immaterial; or (ii) For unilateral changes that the contr…
  • FAR 30.605 Processing noncompliances.
    … in writing; (B) Request that the contractor submit by a specified date a general dollar magnitude (GDM) proposal, unless the CFAO determines the cost impact is immaterial; and (C) Follow the procedures at paragraph (b)(4) of this section…
  • FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques.
    …e “of a type”, or requiring minor modifications for commercial products, to ascertain the magnitude of changes required and to assist in pricing the required changes. (iii) Use of parametric estimating methods/application of rough yardstic…
  • FAR 19.202-1 Encouraging small business participation in acquisitions.
    …all business and the proposed acquisition is of a quantity or estimated dollar value, the magnitude of which makes it unlikely that small businesses can compete for the prime contract; (ii) The proposed acquisition is for construction and …
  • FAR 52.230-6 Administration of Cost Accounting Standards.
    …sted by the CFAO, submit on or before a date specified by the CFAO— (1) A general dollar magnitude (GDM) proposal in accordance with paragraph (d) or (g) of this clause. The Contractor may submit a detailed cost-impact (DCI) proposal in li…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …s, which, in the determination of the President, causes damage of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant major disaster assistance under the Stafford Act to supplement the efforts and available resources of States, local governments, …
  • FAR 4.502 Policy.
    …are capable of ensuring authentication and confidentiality commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to or modification of the information. (d) Agencies may accept electronic signatures …
  • FAR 14.209 Cancellation of invitations before opening.
    …t for the supplies or services or (2) where amendments to the invitation would be of such magnitude that a new invitation is desirable. (b) When an invitation issued other than electronically is cancelled, bids that have been received shal…
  • FAR 15.404-2 Data to support proposal analysis.
    …ted in accordance with the specialized resources available at the buying activity and the magnitude and complexity of the required analysis. Field pricing assistance is generally available to provide— (i) Technical, audit, and special repo…
  • FAR 19.502-6 Setting aside a class of acquisitions for small business.
    …acquisition arising under a class small business set-aside to identify any changes in the magnitude of requirements, specifications, delivery requirements, or competitive market conditions that have occurred since the initial approval of th…
  • FAR 28.308 Self-insurance.
    …ncluding frequency of occurrence and the financial impact of each loss. (4) The type and magnitude of risk, such as minor coverage for the deductible portion of purchased insurance or major coverage for hazardous risks. (5) The contractor…
  • FAR 30.602 Materiality.
    …b) A CFAO determination of materiality— (1) May be made before or after a general dollar magnitude proposal has been submitted, depending on the particular facts and circumstances; and (2) Shall be based on adequate documentation. (c) Wh…
  • FAR 31.205-15 Fines, penalties, and mischarging costs.
    …cording of costs. Such costs include those incurred to measure or otherwise determine the magnitude of the improper charging, and costs incurred to remedy or correct the mischarging, such as costs to rescreen and reconstruct records.
  • FAR 36.213-3 Invitations for bids.
    … (2) The Performance of Work by the Contractor clause (see 36.501 and 52.236-1). (3) The magnitude of the proposed construction project (see 36.204). (4) The period of performance (see subpart 11.4). (5) Arrangements made for bidders to …
  • FAR 36.501 Performance of work by the contractor.
    …t, consistent with customary or necessary specialty subcontracting and the complexity and magnitude of the work, and (2) ordinarily not less than 12 percent unless a greater percentage is required by law or agency regulation. Specialties su…
  • FAR 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor.
    …ete the clause by inserting the appropriate percentage consistent with the complexity and magnitude of the work and customary or necessary specialty subcontracting (see 36.501(a)).] Performance of Work by the Contractor (APR 1984) The Con…

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