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43 sections with “step one”: the first 40

  • FAR 14.503-1 Step one.
    …scription of the supplies or services required. (2) A statement of intent to use the two step method. (3) The requirements of the technical proposal. (4) The evaluation criteria, to include all factors and any significant subfactors. (5…
  • DFARS 214.503-1 Step one.
    (a)(4) Include an evaluation factor regarding supply chain risk (see subpart 239.73) when acquiring information technology, whether as a service or as a supply, that is a covered system, is a part of a covered system, or is in support of a …
  • FAR 52.214-25 Step Two of Two-Step Sealed Bidding.
    As prescribed in 14.201-6(t), insert the following provision: Step Two of Two-Step Sealed Bidding (APR 1985) (a) This invitation for bids is issued to initiate step two of two-step sealed bidding under subpart 14.5 of the Federal Acquisit…
  • FAR 52.214-23 Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding.
    …e Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Technical Proposals Under Two-Step Sealed Bidding (NOV 1999) (a) Bidders are responsible for submitting technical proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the…
  • FAR 14.201-6 Solicitation provisions.
    …e Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Technical Proposals under Two-Step Sealed Bidding, in solicitations for technical proposals in step one of two-step sealed bidding. (s) Insert the provision at 52.214-24, Multiple…
  • FAR 14.501 General.
    Two-step sealed bidding is a combination of competitive procedures designed to obtain the benefits of sealed bidding when adequate specifications are not available. An objective is to permit the development of a sufficiently descriptive and…
  • FAR 14.503-2 Step two.
    …shall— (1) Be issued only to those offerors submitting acceptable technical proposals in step one; (2) Include the provision prescribed in 14.201-6(t); (3) Prominently state that the bidder shall comply with the specifications and the bi…
  • FAR 22.1016 Statement of equivalent rates for Federal hires.
    … shall be the basic hourly rate for each class. The rate shall be Wage Board pay schedule step two for nonsupervisory service employees and step three for supervisory service employees. (2) Wages paid white collar employees shall be an hou…
  • FAR 25.504-4 Group award basis.
    …ssume all offerors are large businesses. The acquisition is not covered by the WTO GPA . STEP 1: Evaluate Offers A & B before considering Offer C and determine which offer has the lowest evaluated cost for each line item (the tentative awa…
  • FAR 14.502 Conditions for use.
    (a) Unless other factors require the use of sealed bidding, two-step sealed bidding may be used in preference to negotiation when all of the following conditions are present: (1) Available specifications or purchase descriptions are not de…
  • FAR 25.504-1 Buy American statute.
    …$50,000 and the acquisition is set aside, none of the trade agreements apply. Perform the steps in 25.502(a). Offer C is of 50 percent domestic content, therefore Offer C is evaluated as a foreign end product, because it is the product of a…
  • FAR 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.
    …iness ethics awareness and compliance program. (i) This program shall include reasonable steps to communicate periodically and in a practical manner the Contractor's standards and procedures and other aspects of the Contractor's business e…
  • DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.
    …ps://www.sam.gov and (2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this Web site. (d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions o…
  • FAR 19.805-2 Procedures.
    …s based on section 8(a) program criteria (see 13 CFR 124.501(g) and 19.816(c)). For a two-step design-build procurement, an 8(a) participant must be eligible for award under the 8(a) program on the initial date for receipt of phase one offe…
  • DFARS 234.004 Acquisition strategy.
    …vel of program risk; and (2) If program risk is determined to be high, shall outline the steps taken to reduce program risk and the reasons for proceeding with Milestone B approval despite the high level of program risk; and (C) If a cost…
  • FAR 3.104-1 Definitions.
    …lvements may be insubstantial, the single act of approving or participating in a critical step may be substantial. However, the review of procurement documents solely to determine compliance with regulatory, administrative, or budgetary pro…
  • FAR 4.801 General.
    …urpose of— (1) Providing a complete background as a basis for informed decisions at each step in the acquisition process; (2) Supporting actions taken; (3) Providing information for reviews and investigations; and (4) Furnishing essenti…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    … not covered elsewhere. (21) Milestones for the acquisition cycle. Address the following steps and any others appropriate: (22) Identification of participants in acquisition plan preparation. List the individuals who participated in prepa…
  • FAR 7.107-2 Consolidation.
    …sition strategy on contracting with small business concerns has been identified; and (5) Steps are taken to include small business concerns in the acquisition strategy. (b) The SPE or CAO may determine that the consolidation is necessary …
  • FAR 9.206-1 General.
    …s subject to qualification requirements, the contracting officer shall take the following steps: (1) Use presolicitation notices in appropriate cases to advise potential suppliers before issuing solicitations involving qualification requir…
  • FAR 9.403 Definitions.
    …at the discretion of the suspending and debarring official. The letter is not a mandatory step in the suspension or debarment process. Unfair trade practices means the commission of any of the following acts by a contractor: (1) A violati…
  • FAR 11.501 Policy.
    …the contract period of performance. (c) The contracting officer must take all reasonable steps to mitigate liquidated damages. If the contract contains a liquidated damages clause and the contracting officer is considering terminating the …
  • FAR 19.202-1 Encouraging small business participation in acquisitions.
    …ry and justified. (3) Process the 30-day notification concurrently with other processing steps required prior to the issuance of the solicitation. (4) If the contracting officer rejects the SBA PCR's recommendation made in accordance with…
  • FAR 19.705-4 Reviewing the subcontracting plan.
    …faith efforts. Additionally, particular attention should be paid to the identification of steps that, if taken, would be considered a good faith effort (see 19.705-7). No goal should be negotiated upward if it is apparent that a higher goal…
  • FAR 22.902 Handling complaints.
    …s compliance has been questioned, and requesting that the contractor take any appropriate steps that may be necessary to comply.
  • FAR 25.502 Application.
    (a) Unless otherwise specified in agency regulations, perform the following steps in the order presented: (1) Eliminate all offers or offerors that are unacceptable for reasons other than price; e.g., nonresponsive, debarred or suspended, …
  • FAR 27.302 Policy.
    …or assignee has not taken, or is not expected to take within a reasonable time, effective steps to achieve practical application of the subject invention in the field(s) of use; (ii) To alleviate health or safety needs that are not reasona…
  • FAR 46.706 Warranty terms and conditions.
    …s. (ii) The time reasonably required for the Government to take necessary administrative steps and make a timely report of discovery of the defects to the contractor. (iii) The time required to discover and report defective replacements. …
  • FAR 49.206-1 Submission of settlement proposals.
    …nd any proposed profit. With the consent of the TCO, proposals may be filed in successive steps covering separate portions of the contractor's costs. Such interim proposals shall include all costs of a particular type, except as the TCO may…
  • FAR 49.601-2 Letter notice.
    …sation of work and notification to immediate subcontractors. You shall take the following steps: (1) Stop all work, make no further shipments, and place no further orders relating to the contract, except for— (i) The continued portion of …
  • FAR 50.103-4 Facts and evidence.
    …es, offices or titles, addresses, and telephone numbers. (9) A statement and evidence of steps taken to reduce losses and claims to a minimum. (10) Any other relevant statements or evidence that may be required. (b) Amendments without co…
  • FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.
    …ocedures in Part 13; (B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or (C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation. (ii) 52.203-11, Certif…
  • FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction.
    …tions. The Contractor shall document these efforts fully and implement affirmative action steps at least as extensive as the following: (1) Ensure a working environment free of harassment, intimidation, and coercion at all sites and in all…
  • FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.
    … Commerce when the Secretary's review discloses that the Contractor could take reasonable steps to more effectively implement the requirements of paragraph (i)(4) of this clause. (j) Communications. [Complete according to agency instructio…
  • FAR 52.230-6 Administration of Cost Accounting Standards.
    …ccounting Standards (CAS) requirements under this contract, the Contractor shall take the steps outlined in paragraphs (b) through (i) and (k) through (n) of this clause: (a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Affected CAS-covered contr…
  • FAR 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work.
    …nditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) (a) The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and l…
  • DFARS 204.804 Closeout of contract files.
    …gular basis the progress of contingency contract closeout activities and take appropriate steps if a backlog occurs. For guidance on the planning and execution of closing out such contracts, see PGI 207.105(b)(20)(C)(8) and PGI 225.373(e). …
  • DFARS 215.403-1 Prohibition on obtaining certified cost or pricing data (10 U.S.C. chapter 271 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 35).
    … price competition normally exists when— (i) Prices are solicited across a full range of step quantities, normally including a 0-100 percent split, from at least two offerors that are individually capable of producing the full quantity; an…
  • DFARS 252.217-7005 Inspection and manner of doing work.
    …he temperature is expected to go as low as 35 °F, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps to— (1) Keep all hose pipe lines, fixtures, traps, tanks, and other receptacles on the vessel from freezing; and (2) Protect the stern tube an…
  • DFARS 252.223-7002 Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives.
    …noncompliance with the manual or schedule provisions, the Contractor shall take immediate steps to correct the noncompliance. The Contractor is not entitled to reimbursement of costs incurred to correct noncompliances unless such reimbursem…

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