Fun with the FAR Part 11

The Government’s use of “performance specifications” is preferred over “design specifications”. FAR 11.104(a). The use of a liquidated damages clause should be limited to those contract where timely delivery is critically important to the Government’s mission and the...

Fun with the FAR Parts 5 & 6

1.      An award of a government contract to a single government contractor is required to be published only if (i) the value of the contract exceeds $25,000 and (ii) the contract is likely to result in the award of subcontracts. FAR 5.301.   2.      Awards of...

Fun with the FAR Parts 3 & 9

1.      Simply requesting a gift, gratuity, or anything of monetary value from a contractor who has or is seeking “Government business” with the employee’s agency will constitute a violation of the FAR’s gift regulations.  FAR 3.101-2.    2.      Prime Contractors are...

Fun with the FAR Parts 1 & 2

1.      The ultimate customer of any Government contract is the “American taxpayer.” FAR 1.102-2(a)(1).    2.      Contracting Officers are not required to eliminate all contract risk when executing or administering Government contracts.  FAR 1.102-2(c)(2).    3.     ...

“Do You Know” the reasoning behind the mandatory inclusion of FAR 52.201-1’s market research requirement in solicitations and contracts with a value in excess of $5M?

The answer can be found in the regulatory history that is referenced in the brackets below FAR 10.003. See 76 Federal Register 14562. The reason for the clause appears to be directly tied to a directive from Congress that is set forth in Section 826 (Market Research)...