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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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34 sections with “technical/management proposal”

  • FAR 15.404-1 Proposal analysis techniques.
    …or material differences between the similar item and the item being procured. (C) Expert technical advice should be obtained when analyzing similar items, or commercial products or commercial services that are “of a type”, or requiring min…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …f contracts, contract financing, contract performance, contract administration, and those technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by contract. Acquisition planning means the process by …
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …ons should be made (see paragraph (b)(21) of this section). The plan must address all the technical, business, management, and other significant considerations that will control the acquisition. The specific content of plans will vary, depe…
  • FAR 15.407-2 Make-or-buy programs.
    …lacing, and administering subcontracts as necessary to ensure the lowest overall cost and technical risk to the Government. When make-or-buy programs are required, the Government may reserve the right to review and agree on the contractor's…
  • FAR 16.505 Ordering.
    …pt for DoD, ensure the criteria at 15.101-2(c)(1)-(5) are met when using the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process; and (G) Except for DoD, avoid using the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process…
  • FAR 27.409 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses
    … at such facilities. (j) In accordance with 27.406-3(a), insert the clause at 52.227-21, Technical Data Declaration, Revision, and Withholding of Payment—Major Systems, in contracts for major systems acquisitions or for support of major sy…
  • FAR 35.007 Solicitations.
    …Therefore, contracting officers should initially distribute solicitations only to sources technically qualified to perform research or development in the specific field of science or technology involved. Cognizant technical personnel should…
  • DFARS 207.106 Additional requirements for major systems.
    …rs for development or production of major systems that would enable the Government to use technical data to competitively reprocure identical items or components of the system if the item or component were developed exclusively at private e…
  • DFARS 215.404-71-2 Performance risk.
    …e of risk in fulfilling the contract requirements. The factor consists of two parts: (1) Technical—the technical uncertainties of performance. (2) Management/cost control—the degree of management effort necessary— (i) To ensure that cont…
  • FAR 37.108 Small business Certificate of Competency.
    …ires the highest competence obtainable, as evidenced in a solicitation by a request for a technical/management proposal and a resultant technical evaluation and source selection, the small business Certificate of Competency procedures may n…
  • FAR 42.302 Contract administration functions.
    …ineering surveillance to assess compliance with contractual terms for schedule, cost, and technical performance in the areas of design, development, and production. (41) Evaluate for adequacy and perform surveillance of contractor engineer…
  • FAR 3.104-1 Definitions.
    …r satisfying broad agency-level missions or objectives. (ii) The performance of general, technical, engineering, or scientific effort having broad application not directly associated with a particular procurement, notwithstanding that such…
  • FAR 15.404-4 Profit.
    …ssional and managerial skill and to prospective contractors whose skills, facilities, and technical assets can be expected to lead to efficient and economical contract performance. The subfactors in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) (A) through (D) of t…
  • FAR 19.201 General policy.
    …ir activities, including achieving program goals. They are to ensure that contracting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to increase participation in their activi…
  • FAR 36.303-2 Phase Two.
    … evaluation factors, developed in accordance with 15.304. Examples of potential phase-two technical evaluation factors include design concepts, management approach, key personnel, and proposed technical solutions. (b) Phase Two of the soli…
  • FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …or receipt of offers; (3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror; (4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may inclu…
  • FAR 7.503 Policy.
    …or might influence official evaluations of other contractors). (8) Contractors providing technical evaluation of contract proposals. (9) Contractors providing assistance in the development of statements of work. (10) Contractors providin…
  • FAR 31.001 Definitions.
    …essing claims, actuarial fees, and service fees paid to insurance companies, trustees, or technical consultants. Intangible capital asset means an asset that has no physical substance, has more than minimal value, and is expected to be hel…
  • FAR 44.202-2 Considerations.
    …ernment sources? (3) Is the selection of the particular supplies, equipment, or services technically justified? (4) Has the contractor complied with the prime contract requirements regarding— (i) Small business subcontracting, including,…
  • FAR 49.202 Profit.
    … available should be considered); (2) Engineering work, production scheduling, planning, technical study and supervision, and other necessary services; (3) Efficiency of the contractor, with particular regard to— (i) Attainment of quanti…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …ct; or (ii) The Offeror used the small business concern's pricing or cost information or technical expertise in preparing the bid or proposal, where there is written evidence of an intent or understanding that the small business concern wi…
  • FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.
    …contract under which the subject invention was made. It shall be sufficiently complete in technical detail to convey a clear understanding of the subject invention. The disclosure shall also identify any publication, on sale (i.e., sale or …
  • DFARS 225.7303-2 Cost of doing business with a foreign government or an international organization.
    …priate Government approval shall be obtained; and (iv) Configuration studies and related technical services undertaken as a direct selling effort to a foreign country. (2) Product support and post-delivery service expenses, such as— (i) …
  • DFARS 242.771-3 Responsibilities.
    …y, by posting information on communities of interest and upcoming meetings on the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) website at https://defenseinnovationmarketplace.dtic.mil/communities-of-interest; and (ii) From contractors to Do…
  • DFARS 252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration.
    …actors are properly excluded from contract award; (8) Evaluate price, quality, delivery, technical capabilities, and financial capabilities of competing vendors to ensure fair and reasonable prices; (9) Require management level justificat…
  • FAR 4.803 Contents of contract files.
    …tation that need be retained are— (i) Completed solicitation sections A, B, and K; (ii) Technical and management proposals; (iii) Cost/price proposals; and (iv) Any other pages of the solicitation that the offeror or quoter has altered …
  • FAR 7.103 Agency-head responsibilities.
    …quirements (e.g., help desks, call centers, training services, and automated self-service technical support) descriptions that address information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility standards (see 36 CFR 1194.1) in proposed ac…
  • FAR 15.204-5 Part IV—Representations and Instructions.
    …zation of proposal or response parts, such as— (1) Administrative; (2) Management; (3) Technical; (4) Past performance; and (5) Certified cost or pricing data (see Table 15-2 of 15.408) or data other than certified cost or pricing data…
  • FAR 15.304 Evaluation factors and significant subfactors.
    …t evaluation factors such as past performance, compliance with solicitation requirements, technical excellence, management capability, personnel qualifications, and prior experience ((10 U.S.C. 3206(c)(1)(A)and 41 U.S.C. 3306(c)(1)(A)). (3…
  • FAR 31.205-38 Selling costs.
    …es, etc. It also includes negotiation, liaison between customer and contractor personnel, technical and consulting efforts, individual demonstrations, and any other efforts having as their purpose the application or adaptation of the contra…
  • FAR 41.301 Requirements.
    …ract will expire. Requests for assistance shall contain the following information: (1) A technical description or specification of the type, quantity, and quality of service required, and a delivery schedule. (2) A copy of any service pro…
  • FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.
    … the simplified acquisition procedures 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 regul…
  • FAR 52.248-1 Value Engineering.
    …orting data, except that, with respect to data qualifying and submitted as limited rights technical data, the Government shall have the rights specified in the contract modification implementing the VECP and shall appropriately mark the dat…
  • FAR 52.248-3 Value Engineering—Construction.
    …orting data, except that, with respect to data qualifying and submitted as limited rights technical data, the Government shall have the rights specified in the contract modification implementing the VECP and shall appropriately mark the dat…

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.