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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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76 sections with “performance plans”: the first 40

  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …ition plans for service contracts or orders must describe the strategies for implementing performance-based acquisition methods or must provide rationale for not using those methods (see subpart 37.6). (a) Acquisition background and object…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …, solicitation and selection of sources, award of contracts, contract financing, contract performance, contract administration, and those technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by contr…
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …ontracts as appropriate. (f) Ensuring that the statement of work is closely aligned with performance outcomes and cost estimates. (g) Writing plans either on a systems basis, on an individual contract basis, or on an individual order basi…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    (a) Contracts shall not be used for the performance of inherently governmental functions. (b) Agency decisions which determine whether a function is or is not an inherently governmental function may be reviewed and modified by appropriate …
  • FAR 9.104-3 Application of standards.
    …ities, if such options are considered when evaluating offers for award. (b) Satisfactory performance record. A prospective contractor that is or recently has been seriously deficient in contract performance shall be presumed to be nonrespo…
  • FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers.
    … may conduct comparative evaluations of offers. Evaluation of other factors, such as past performance— (i) Does not require the creation or existence of a formal data base; and (ii) May be based on one or more of the following: (A) The c…
  • FAR 15.304 Evaluation factors and significant subfactors.
    …e selection through consideration of one or more non-cost evaluation factors such as past performance, compliance with solicitation requirements, technical excellence, management capability, personnel qualifications, and prior experience ((…
  • FAR 15.404-4 Profit.
    …hat element of the potential total remuneration that contractors may receive for contract performance over and above allowable costs. This potential remuneration element and the Government's estimate of allowable costs to be incurred in con…
  • FAR 16.401 General.
    …be acquired at lower costs and, in certain instances, with improved delivery or technical performance, by relating the amount of profit or fee payable under the contract to the contractor's performance. Incentive contracts are designed to o…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …ll services to be performed or supplies to be delivered so the full cost or price for the performance of the work can be established when the order is placed. Orders shall be within the scope, issued within the period of performance, and be…
  • FAR 19.705-4 Reviewing the subcontracting plan.
    …ract administration office, as provided for in 19.706(a), and evaluate the offeror's past performance in awarding subcontracts for the same or similar products or services to small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled ve…
  • FAR 19.706 Responsibilities of the cognizant administrative contracting officer.
    …aluating subcontracting plans, and for monitoring, evaluating, and documenting contractor performance under the clause prescribed in 19.708(b) and any subcontracting plan included in the contract. The contract administration office shall pr…
  • FAR 32.503-6 Suspension or reduction of payments.
    …action only if warranted by circumstances such as overpayments or unsatisfactory contract performance. (3) In all cases, the contracting officer shall— (i) Act fairly and reasonably; (ii) Base decisions on substantial evidence; and (iii…
  • FAR 34.202 Integrated Baseline Reviews.
    … The purpose of the IBR is to verify the technical content and the realism of the related performance budgets, resources, and schedules. It should provide a mutual understanding of the inherent risks in offerors'/contractors' performance pl…
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …he contractor's accounting system should be adequate during the entire period of contract performance. The adequacy of the contractor's accounting system and its associated internal control system, as well as contractor compliance with the …
  • FAR 42.1101 General.
    …stration used to determine contractor progress and to identify any factors that may delay performance. Production surveillance involves Government review and analysis of (a) contractor performance plans, schedules, controls, and industrial …
  • FAR 45.101 Definitions.
    …h title is vested in the Government and which exceeds the amounts needed to complete full performance under the entire contract; (2) Any property that the Government is obligated or has the option to take over under any type of contract, e…
  • FAR 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest.
    …nistering contracts (including ordering changes or giving technical direction in contract performance or contract quantities, evaluating contractor performance, and accepting or rejecting contractor products or services). (7) Terminating c…
  • FAR 52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment.
    …for the contract; (ii) When the Contractor is not delinquent in paying costs of contract performance in the ordinary course of business, costs incurred, but not necessarily paid, for— (A) Supplies and services purchased directly for the c…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …overnment prime Contractor or subcontractor calling for supplies or services required for performance of the contract or subcontract. Total contract dollars means the final anticipated dollar value, including the dollar value of all option…
  • FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments.
    …material requirement of this contract (which includes paragraphs (f) and (g) below). (2) Performance of this contract is endangered by the Contractor's (i) failure to make progress or (ii) unsatisfactory financial condition. (3) Inventory…
  • FAR 52.243-2 Changes—Cost-Reimbursement.
    …change causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work under this contract, whether or not changed by the order, or otherwise affects any other terms and conditions of t…
  • FAR 52.245-1 Government Property.
    …h title is vested in the Government and which exceeds the amounts needed to complete full performance under the entire contract; (2) Any property that the Government is obligated or has the option to take over under any type of contract, e…
  • FAR 52.249-6 Termination (Cost-Reimbursement).
    …ng clause: Termination (Cost-Reimbursement) (MAY 2004) (a) The Government may terminate performance of work under this contract in whole or, from time to time, in part, if— (1) The Contracting Officer determines that a termination is in …
  • DFARS 207.106 Additional requirements for major systems.
    … in weapon system design, ensure that reliability and maintainability are included in the performance attributes of the key performance parameters on sustainment during the development of capabilities requirements. For additional guidance s…
  • DFARS 252.217-7009 Default.
    …the time specified in a job order or any extension; (2) Make progress, so as to endanger performance of the job order; or (3) Perform any of the other provisions of this agreement or a job order. (b) Except for defaults of subcontractors…
  • FAR 15.407-2 Make-or-buy programs.
    (a) General. The prime contractor is responsible for managing contract performance, including planning, placing, and administering subcontracts as necessary to ensure the lowest overall cost and technical risk to the Government. When make-o…
  • DFARS 215.304 Evaluation factors and significant subfactors.
    …cerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns) in performance of the contract shall be addressed in source selection. The contracting officer shall evaluate the extent to which offerors identify and c…
  • FAR 6.502 Duties and responsibilities.
    … (3) Challenging requirements that are not stated in terms of functions to be performed, performance required, or essential physical characteristics; (4) Challenging barriers to the acquisition of commercial products and commercial servic…
  • FAR 19.704 Subcontracting plan requirements.
    …e instructions in the eSRS. (A) The ISR shall be submitted semi-annually during contract performance for the periods ending March 31 and September 30. A report is also required for each contract within 30 days of contract completion. Repor…
  • FAR 19.705-7 Compliance with the subcontracting plan.
    …es with adequate and timely information about plans, specifications, and requirements for performance of the prime contract to assist them in submitting a timely offer for the subcontract. (v) Negotiating in good faith with interested smal…
  • FAR 36.213-3 Invitations for bids.
    …vitation for bids before the opening date for bids (see 14.208 and 22.404-3(b)). (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…
  • FAR 46.401 General.
    …quality assurance shall be performed at such times (including any stage of manufacture or performance of services) and places (including subcontractors' plants) as may be necessary to determine that the supplies or services conform to contr…
  • FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards.
    …Contractor for the purpose of acquiring supplies or services (including construction) for performance of a prime contract. It does not include the Contractor's supplier agreements with vendors, such as long-term arrangements for materials o…
  • FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters.
    …des administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection o…
  • FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements.
    …uch site is— (A) Located in the United States; and (B) Established specifically for the performance of the contract or project; (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this definition, includes any fabrication plants, mobile factories…
  • FAR 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price).
    … Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) (a) The Government may terminate performance of work under this contract in whole or, from time to time, in part if the Contracting Officer determines that a termination is in the Gov…
  • DFARS 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.
    …ars old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) are posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/) for all covered contractor information systems relevant to the offer. (2) If the Offe…
  • DFARS 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.
    … (d) Procedures. Summary level scores for all assessments will be posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/) to provide DoD Components visibility into the summary level scores of strategic assess…
  • DFARS 252.217-7005 Inspection and manner of doing work.
    …ices of the Contractor and all workmanship, material, equipment, and articles used in the performance of work under the Master Agreement shall be in accordance with the best commercial marine practices and the rules and requirements of the …

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.