Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 3 of Fun with the FAR Season 11!
On our next session we will cover: FAR Part 5 (Improper Business and Personal Conflicts of Interest) and Part 6 (Competition Requirements) !
As we prepare for our 3rd episode of Season 11, here are a few FAR Facts for us to think about:
- The policy rationale for the publication of contract actions is to (1) increase competition, (2) broaden
industry participation, and (3) assist small business concerns. FAR 5.002. - Many agencies have their own websites where they publicize contracting actions, such as
https://interact.gsa.gov. - FAR 5.207 lists the content required in the publication of a synopsis.
- The Government is required to publicize justifications and approvals (J&A) for other than full and
open competitions (including limited source justifications and justifications to not provide for fair
opportunity to compete for task orders). FAR 5.406. However, such J&As do not need to be
publicized until AFTER contract award. FAR 6.305. - Eleven out of the 14 pages that constitute Part 6 of the FAR (CCH version) address situations when
“full and open competition” is NOT required to award a federal government contract and how to
properly justify it. - Advocates for competition are charged with responsibilities to not only promote competition but
also to promote the acquisition of commercial items. FAR 6.502(a). - The current and prior versions of the FAR can be found online at acquisition.gov