FAR part 34 Deck 1 (Major System Acquisition) Flashcards
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What is the scope of Part 34?
Describes acquisition policies and procedures for acquiring major systems and the use of an Earned Value Management System in acquisitions designated as major acquisitions
Consistent with OMB Circular No. A-109 and OMB Circular A-11, part 7.
Define effective competition as used in Part 34.
A market condition where two or more contractors independently contend for the Government’s business ensuring the lowest cost or best technical design meeting minimum needs.
What are the key policies of Part 34?
Designed to ensure agencies acquire major systems effectively, economically, and timely by:
* Promoting innovation
* Focusing resources on initial stages
* Sustaining effective competition.
Who establishes written procedures for implementing major system acquisitions?
The agency head or designee.
What criteria determine if a systems acquisition is designated as major?
- Directed at fulfilling an agency mission need
- Allocates large resources
- Warrant special management attention.
What is the role of the program manager in acquisition strategy?
Develop an acquisition strategy tailored to satisfy the mission need effectively, economically, and timely.
Throughout the acquisition process, what must the program manager promote?
Full and open competition while sustaining effective competition between alternative major system concepts and sources.
What actions should a contracting officer take before issuing solicitation?
- Advance notification of the acquisition
- Hold a presolicitation conference if appropriate.
What should the final solicitation describe?
- Nature of the need in terms of mission capabilities
- Schedule, capability, and cost objectives
- Government data access
- Selection requirements
- Freedom for offerors to propose technical approaches.
What is the purpose of concept exploration contracts?
To refine the proposed concept and reduce technical uncertainties during the exploration phase.
What is expected from contractors by the end of the demonstration phase?
Submit priced proposals for full-scale development, funded by the Government.
What must be approved before awarding contracts for full production?
- Reaffirmation of mission need and program objectives
- Approval to proceed with production.
What does Subpart 34.1 address?
Policies and procedures for testing, qualification, and use of industrial resources developed under Title III of the Defense Production Act.
Define ‘item of supply’ as used in Subpart 34.1.
Any individual part, component, or subsystem integral to a major system, including spare parts but excluding packaging.
What does the Government policy state regarding testing and qualification under Title III?
The Government will pay for testing and qualification required for the use of industrial resources developed under Title III.
What should contractors do if they receive requests for testing and qualification?
Refer such requests to the contracting officer for evaluation.
What is required for major acquisitions according to Subpart 34.2?
An Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is required.
What must contracting officers require from contractors regarding EVMS?
Monthly reports for contracts where an EVMS applies.
What is the purpose of an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR)?
To verify technical content, performance budgets, resources, and schedules, and to assess inherent risks.
What should the timing of the IBR be based on?
Agency procedures.
What clause must be inserted in contracts for major systems regarding Title III?
Clause at 52.234-1, Industrial Resources Developed under Title III, Defense Production Act.
Fill in the blank: An Earned Value Management System is required for major acquisitions for _______.
[development].
