by Public Contracting Institute | Feb 7, 2021 | FAR, FAR Facts, FUN with the FAR ℠ “Do You Know”
Did you Know? By: Lou Chiarella Government contracting can’t be competitive or transparent unless contractors knows about it. FAR part 5, Publicizing, provides the rules on what and how things are publicized–and it’s all in one place...
by Steve Daoust | Jul 23, 2014 | FUN with the FAR ℠ “Do You Know”
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)...
by Steve Daoust | Jul 23, 2014 | FUN with the FAR ℠ “Do You Know”
As a general rule, the competition requirements set forth in FAR Part 6 do not govern how prime contractors procure supplies or services from subcontractors. I do know, however, that prime contractors often voluntarily adopt the rules of FAR Part 6 for purposes of...
by Steve Daoust | Jul 17, 2014 | FAR, FUN with the FAR ℠ “Do You Know”, Uncategorized
Consider this scenario. Your Contracting Officer tells you that he is too busy to manage your specific contract and suggests that, instead of calling him, you should speak to and get guidance from the assigned Contract Specialist about any problems that you may have...
by Steve Daoust | Jul 16, 2014 | FAR, FUN with the FAR ℠ “Do You Know”
A determination and findings (D&F) is defined at FAR 1.701 as:
” a special form of written approval by an authorized official that is required by statute or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions. The ‘determination’ is a...
