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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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26 sections with “most advantageous to the Government”

  • FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition.
    … Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision. (2) The first page of the proposal must show— (i) The so…
  • FAR 7.202 Policy.
    …to procure supplies in such quantity as— (1) Will result in the total cost and unit cost most advantageous to the Government, where practicable; and (2) Does not exceed the quantity reasonably expected to be required by the agency. (b) E…
  • FAR 7.401 Acquisition considerations.
    (a)(1) Agencies shall acquire equipment using the method of acquisition most advantageous to the Government based on a case-by-case analysis of comparative costs and other factors in accordance with this subpart and agency procedures. (2) …
  • FAR 12.602 Streamlined evaluation of offers.
    …mercial Products and Commercial Services, are in agreement. (c) Select the offer that is most advantageous to the Government based on the factors contained in the solicitation. Fully document the rationale for selection of the successful o…
  • FAR 13.104 Promoting competition.
    …mum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. (a) The contracting officer must not— (1) Solicit quotatio…
  • FAR 14.101 Elements of sealed bidding.
    …ness to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the invitation.
  • FAR 14.103-2 Limitations.
    …e bidder (see 9.1) whose bid is responsive to the terms of the invitation for bids and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the invitation, as provided in subpart 14.4.
  • FAR 14.408-1 General.
    …(d)), and (3) to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors (see 14.201-8) included in the invitation. Award shall not b…
  • FAR 41.201 Policy.
    …overnment that agencies obtain required utility services from sources of supply which are most advantageous to the Government in terms of economy, efficiency, reliability, or service. (b) Except for acquisitions at or below the simplified …
  • FAR 47.301 General.
    …warding and administering contracts to ensure that (1) acquisitions are made on the basis most advantageous to the Government and (2) supplies arrive in good order and condition and on time at the required place. (See 47.104 for possible re…
  • FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …olicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (Contracting Officer…
  • FAR 52.214-10 Contract Award—Sealed Bidding.
    …d a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation. (b) The Government …
  • FAR 52.214-19 Contract Award—Sealed Bidding—Construction.
    …d a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation. (b) The Government…
  • FAR 52.247-45 F.o.b. Origin and/or F.o.b. Destination Evaluation.
    …tion, and the Government will award on the basis the Contracting Officer determines to be most advantageous to the Government. An offer on the basis of f.o.b. origin only or f.o.b. destination only is acceptable, but will be evaluated only …
  • DFARS 239.7408-1 General.
    …ion; and (3) When different forms of charge are possible, provide for the form of charge most advantageous to the Government. (e) When possible, analyze and approve special construction charges before receiving the service. Impose a ceili…
  • DFARS 245.604-1 Sales procedures.
    …ory for like or similar items; (ii) Approve award to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government. The plant clearance officer shall not approve award to any bidder who is an ineligible transferee, as defined in …
  • FAR 41.401 Monthly and annual review.
    …that the utility supplier is furnishing the services to each facility under the utility's most economical, applicable rate and to examine competitive markets for more advantageous service offerings. The annual review shall be based upon the…
  • FAR 7.200 Scope of subpart.
    …ocedures for gathering information from offerors to assist the Government in planning the most advantageous quantities in which supplies should be purchased.
  • FAR 17.207 Exercise of options.
    …y the option fulfills an existing Government need; (3) The exercise of the option is the most advantageous method of fulfilling the Government's need, price and other factors (see paragraphs (d) and (e) below) considered; (4) The option w…
  • FAR 32.403 Applicability.
    …2.104(b)). (h) Contracts under which exceptional circumstances make advance payments the most advantageous contract financing method for both the Government and the contractor.
  • FAR 47.304-1 General.
    … choose the basis on which they make an offer. The contracting officer shall consider the most advantageous delivery point, such as (1) f.o.b. origin, carrier's equipment, wharf, or specified freight station near contractor's plant; or (2) …
  • FAR 47.304-4 Shipments originating outside CONUS.
    …ntracting officer shall request the advice of the transportation officer to determine the most appropriate place of delivery to be specified in acquisition documents, giving full consideration to the possible use of Government transportatio…
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …t or invoice. (C) To the extent able, the Contractor shall— (1) Obtain materials at the most advantageous prices available with due regard to securing prompt delivery of satisfactory materials; and (2) Give credit to the Government for c…
  • FAR 52.232-7 Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts.
    …hourly rates. (6) To the extent able, the Contractor shall— (i) Obtain materials at the most advantageous prices available with due regard to securing prompt delivery of satisfactory materials; and (ii) Take all cash and trade discounts,…
  • FAR 52.247-33 F.o.b. Origin, With Differentials.
    …ly the lowest cost to the Contractor for loading of shipment at the Contractor's plant or most favorable shipping point. The cost beyond that plant or point of bringing the supplies to the place of delivery and the cost of loading, blocking…
  • FAR 52.247-53 Freight Classification Description.
    …ptions as well as other information available to determine the classification description most appropriate and advantageous to the Government. Offeror understands that shipments on any f.o.b. origin contract awarded, as a result of this sol…

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.