Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulations

Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulations

Structure of the FAR

Subchapter G—Contract Management

• Part 42—Contract Administration and Audit Services
• Part 43—Contract Modifications
• Part 44—Subcontracting Policies and Procedures
• Part 45—Government Property
• Part 46—Quality Assurance
• Part 47—Transportation
• Part 48—Value Engineering
• Part 49—Termination of Contracts
• Part 50—Extraordinary Contractual Actions
• Part 51—Use of Government Sources by Contractors

Subchapter H—Clauses and Forms

• Part 52—Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses
• Part 53—Forms

Appendix

Index

There are 8 Sub-chapters in the FAR labeled A-H

Inside these 8 Sub-chapters

What is the FAR?

Uniform policies for all executive agencies

A substantial and complex set of rules governing the federal government’s purchasing process.

Applies to most branches of Executive Branch

What is the Purpose of the FAR?

Ensures consistency among federal agencies

Designed to bring best service/product to buyer

Minimize administrative costs

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Subchapter E—General Contracting Requirements

• Part 27—Patents, Data, and Copyrights
• Part 28—Bonds and Insurance
• Part 29—Taxes
• Part 30—Cost Accounting Standards Administration
• Part 31—Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
• Part 32—Contract Financing
• Part 33—Protests, Disputes, and Appeals

Subchapter F—Special Categories of Contracting

• Part 34—Major System Acquisition
• Part 35—Research and Development Contracting
• Part 36—Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts
• Part 37—Service Contracting
• Part 38—Federal Supply Schedule Contracting
• Part 39—Acquisition of Information Technology
• Part 41—Acquisition of Utility Services

Subchapter A—General

• Part 1—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
• Part 2—Definitions of Words and Terms
• Part 3—Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest
• Part 4—Administrative Matters

Subchapter B—Competition and Acquisition Planning

• Part 5—Publicizing Contract Actions
• Part 6—Competition Requirements
• Part 7—Acquisition Planning
• Part 8—Required Sources of Supplies and Services
• Part 9—Contractor Qualifications
• Part 10—Market Research
• Part 11—Describing Agency Needs Part 12—Acquisition of Commercial Items

FAR Part 14 - Sealed Bidding

FAR Part 16 - Type of Contracts

• 16.2 Fixed-Price Contracts
• 16.3 Cost-Reimbursement Contracts
• 16.6 Time-and-Materials, Labor-Hour, and Letter Contracts

• Very specific formal procedures
• Price and other related Factors
• No discussions with offerors
• Reseasonable expectation of receiving more than 1 bid

Subchapter C—Contracting Methods and Contract Types

• Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures
• Part 14—Sealed Bidding
• Part 15—Contracting by Negotiation
• Part 16—Types of Contracts
• Part 17—Special Contracting Methods
• Part 18—Reserved

Subchapter D—Socioeconomic Programs

• Part 19—Small Business Programs
• Part 22—Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions
• Part 23—Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace
• Part 24—Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information
• Part 25—Foreign Acquisition
• Part 26—Other Socioeconomic Programs

FAR Part 19 - Small Business Programs

FAR Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation

• 19.1 Size Standards
• 19.5 Set-Asides for Small Business
• 19.7 The Small Business Subcontracting Program
• 19.13 Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program
• 19.14 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Procurement Program

• Allows more flexibility
• Discussion between CO and offerors may occur
• Begins with RFP
• Most advantageous proposal selected