by Steve Daoust | Apr 27, 2016 | FAR Facts
1. The government is required to use electronic commerce whenever practicable or cost effective. FAR 4.502(a). Agencies are permitted to accept electronic signatures and records in connection with government contracts. FAR 4.502(d). 2. Contractors may...
by Steve Daoust | Apr 20, 2016 | FAR Facts
Under certain circumstances, the Government can authorize a prime contractor to make purchases from subcontractors under the terms and conditions of the subcontractor’s GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract. FAR 51.103. Subcontractors must treat any subcontract/order...
by Steve Daoust | Apr 20, 2016 | FAR Facts
Section 508 accessibility standards and detailed procurement guidance governing the procurement of EIT can be found at www.section508.gov. FAR 39.201(b)
by Steve Daoust | Apr 20, 2016 | FAR Facts
The Government may only use the GSA Federal Supply Schedule Program (“FSS”) to procure commercial items (supplies or services) offered under a contractor’s FSS contract at firm fixed, labor hour, and/or time and materials pricing. FAR 8.404. Firm fixed price orders...
by Steve Daoust | Apr 6, 2016 | FAR Facts
Acquisition plans for other than fixed priced contracts must be approved and signed by a procurement official at least one level above the contracting officer. FAR 7.103(j). The government’s “acquisition planner” does not need to be the assigned Contracting...