48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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9 sections with “multiyear procedure”

  • FAR 17.106-3 Special procedures applicable to DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.
    … In order to broaden the defense industrial base, to the maximum extent practicable— (1) Multiyear contracting shall be used in such a manner as to seek, retain, and promote the use under such contracts of companies that are subcontractors…
  • FAR 17.106-1 General.
    …re of the requirement should govern the selection of the method of contracting, since the multiyear procedure is compatible with sealed bidding, including two-step sealed bidding, and negotiation. (b) Type of contract. Given the longer per…
  • FAR 17.104 General.
    (a) Multiyear contracting is a special contracting method to acquire known requirements in quantities and total cost not over planned requirements for up to 5 years unless otherwise authorized by statute, even though the total funds ultimat…
  • DFARS 217.170 General.
    (a) Before awarding a multiyear contract, the head of the agency must compare the cost of that contract to the cost of an annual procurement approach, using a present value analysis. Do not award the multiyear contract unless the analysis s…
  • FAR 52.248-1 Value Engineering.
    … exercise of options, additional orders, and funding of subsequent year requirements on a multiyear contract. Collateral costs, as used in this clause, means agency cost of operation, maintenance, logistic support, or Government-furnished …
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    … IBR. (5) Acquisition considerations. (i) For each contract contemplated, discuss use of multiyear contracting, options, or other special contracting methods (see part 17); any special clauses, special solicitation provisions, or FAR devia…
  • FAR 17.105-2 Objectives.
    Use of multiyear contracting is encouraged to take advantage of one or more of the following: (a) Lower costs. (b) Enhancement of standardization. (c) Reduction of administrative burden in the placement and administration of contracts. …
  • FAR 19.704 Subcontracting plan requirements.
    …dividual plan, shall apply to that contract throughout the life of the contract. (c) For multiyear contracts or contracts containing options, the cumulative value of the basic contract and all options is considered in determining whether a…
  • DFARS 205.303 Announcement of contract awards.
    …ing data. Type of appropriation and fiscal year of the funds, and whether the contract is multiyear (see FAR Subpart 17.1); and (5) Miscellaneous data. Identification of the contracting office, the contracting office point of contact, know…

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.