FAR Part 5 - Publicizing Contract Awards Flashcards
What is the purpose of a Synopsis? (3)
Increase Competition
Broaden Industry Participation
Help Small Businesses
How long must a Pre-Award Synopsis Over SAT be Publicized? BONUS FOR THE EXCEPTION
15 Days, then RFP must be out for 30. Unless Commercial
COMPETITIVE: If only 1 proposal was received after release of RFP, what do you do?
What is the exception to this?
If less than 30 days, the CO works with requirements office to revise the requirement to promote competition AND must re-solicit for 30 days.
Exception for BELOW SAT and Small Business Set Asides
What is the Threshold to require a 1279 to be sent to Congress?
$ 7.5Million
What are the 7 Exceptions to Full and Open Competition?
4 that are mostly used denoted by Asterisks
Only one Responsible Source
Unusual and Compelling Urgency
Industrial Mobilization
International Agreement
Authorized by Statute
National Security
Public Interest
Can a Contract awarded under a -2 (Dash TWO) exceed one year?
Exception Available
NO. Cannot exceed one year.
*Without HCA approval.
Give an Example of a -2 (4 possible).
Supplies/Services needed at once due to a natural disaster.
Essential Equipment or repair is needed at once to perform operation mission of the aircraft.
Preclude impairment of launch capabilities or mission performance of missiles.
Construction to preserve a structure or its content from damage.
Give an Example of “Only one Responsible Source.” (3 Possible)
Qualification Requirement
Lack of Data/Data Rights
Substantial Duplication of Costs or Un-Excusable Delays
What is an LOA (Letter of Offer and Acceptance) and what exception to full and open competition does it fall under?
Agreement between U.S. and foreign Government that specifies supplies or services to be acquired. -4
Does an LOA specify a particular source?
Yes or No.
If an LOA source directs what must you write? What does this replace in your file?
IACR (International Agreement Competitive Restriction)
Replaces the J&A
Who is the Approving Official for all IACR’s?`
THE PCO
What is an example of a -5 Exception? (5 Possible)
Federal Prison Industries
Agencies for Blind or Severely disabled.
Gov’t Printing and Binding
8(a) Awards
Hubzone Set Asides
What are the Approval Levels for J&A’s under the SAT?
No J&A is required. Would do a Sole Source Justification instead.
What is the Approval Authority for J&As greater than $750k to $15M ?
Competition Advocate (Gregg May)
