Good evening FUN with the FAR Friends!
Thank you for joining us for another fun season of FUN with the FAR! Our final episode of 2023, Episode 26 covered FAR Parts 50, 51, 52, and 53:
FAR Part 50 (Extraordinary Contractual Relief and the Safety Act)
FAR Part 51 (Use of Government Sources by Contractors)
FAR Part 52 (Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses)
FAR Part 53 (Forms).
As a follow-up to last Wednesday’s session, here are a few facts to ponder:
DID YOU KNOW?
A request made for a contract adjustment under Pub. L. 85-804 must be in writing and fully supported in accordance with the requirements set forth at FAR 50.103-3.
DID YOU KNOW?
A request for indemnification under Pub. L. 85-804 must be in writing and supported in accordance with the requirements set forth at FAR 50.104-3.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for assessing whether a product or service is qualified to obtain a SAFETY Act designations or certifications.
DID YOU KNOW?
The inclusion of FAR 52.251-1 should signal to prime contractors that they have the ability to propose and utilize certain supply sources already under contract with the Government.
DID YOU KNOW?
FAR Part 53 contains all standard contract forms that the Government should utilize during the formation and administration of all contracts for supplies or services that are subject to the FAR.
DID YOU KNOW?
The FAR Appendix incorporates by reference the cost accounting standards and the related rules and regulations of the Cost Accounting Standards Board.