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... by Steve Daoust | Apr 6, 2016 | FAR Facts
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... by Steve Daoust | Mar 11, 2016 | FAR Facts
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...