**NIH BOARD OF CONTRACT AWARDS REVIEW CHECKLIST**

**SEALED BIDDING ACQUISITION**

**(including 2-step sealed bidding acquisitions and Commercial Sealed
Bidding)**

+--------------------------+--------------------------------------------+
| **REVIEW TYPE**          |                                            |
|                          |                                            |
| **( ) Presolicitation (  |                                            |
| ) Preaward ( )           |                                            |
| Postaward**              |                                            |
+--------------------------+--------------------------------------------+
| Office of Acquisition    |                                            |
+--------------------------+--------------------------------------------+
| Awarding Office          |                                            |
+--------------------------+--------------------------------------------+
| Presolicitation or       |                                            |
| Contract Number          |                                            |
+--------------------------+--------------------------------------------+
| Contract Specialist      |                                            |
+--------------------------+--------------------------------------------+
| Contracting Officer      |                                            |
+--------------------------+--------------------------------------------+
| Total Price/Estimated    |                                            |
| Cost                     |                                            |
+--------------------------+--------------------------------------------+
| Period of Performance    |                                            |
+--------------------------+--------------------------------------------+
| Brief Description of     |                                            |
| Items or Services Being  |                                            |
| Acquired                 |                                            |
+--------------------------+--------------------------------------------+

**SECTION A -- Acquisition Planning**

+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **FAR/HHSAR   | * | * | * | **Comments**  |
| * |                     | Part**        | * | * | * |               |
| N |                     |               | Y | N | N |               |
| o |                     |               | e | o | / |               |
| . |                     |               | s | * | A |               |
| * |                     |               | * | * | * |               |
| * |                     |               | * |   | * |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
|   |                     | # GENERAL     |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Does File contain   | FAR 7.105;    |   |   |   |               |
| . | an adequate         | HHSAR 307.71  |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | Acquisition Plan    | (\>500K --    |   |   |   |               |
|   | (AP), addressing    | but see       |   |   |   |               |
|   | all FAR and HHSAR   | documentation |   |   |   |               |
|   | requirements?       | requirements  |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | or other      |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | exceptions at |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | 307.7101(c),  |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     |               |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | [HHS AP       |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | template](htt |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | p://www.known |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | et.hhs.gov/ac |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | quisition/HHS |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | acquisitionpl |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | an-Final.doc) |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Was acquisition     | FAR 7.102(b)  |   |   |   |               |
| . | plan developed by   |               |   |   |   |               |
| 2 | entire team and has | FAR 7.105     |   |   |   |               |
|   | each participant    |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | been identified in  |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | the AP?             |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Did the Government  | FAR 7.105;    |   |   |   |               |
| . | develop an          | HHSAR 307.105 |   |   |   |               |
| 3 | independent         |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | government cost     |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | estimate and is it  |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | adequate?           |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Is there evidence   | FAR           |   |   |   |               |
| . | of milestone        | 7.105(b)(20); |   |   |   |               |
| 4 | p                   | HHSAR         |   |   |   |               |
|   | lanning/scheduling? | 307.104(h)    |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Is there evidence   | HHSAR         |   |   |   |               |
| . | of adequate funding | 3             |   |   |   |               |
| 5 | or intent to commit | 07.7105(a)(3) |   |   |   |               |
|   | funds?              |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Does the file       | HHSAR         |   |   |   |               |
| . | contain evidence    | 307.170;      |   |   |   |               |
| 6 | that the project    | 307.170-1     |   |   |   |               |
|   | officer has         |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | completed required  |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | training, or that a |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | waiver has been     |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | obtained?           |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Does AP discuss the | FAR 16.103    | [ |   |   |               |
| . | rationale for the   |               | ] |   |   |               |
| 7 | contract type       | [HHS AP       | { |   |   |               |
|   | selected and is     | template](htt | . |   |   |               |
|   | type appropriate    | p://www.known | m |   |   |               |
|   | for the             | et.hhs.gov/ac | a |   |   |               |
|   | requirement?        | quisition/HHS | r |   |   |               |
|   |                     | acquisitionpl | k |   |   |               |
|   |                     | an-Final.doc) | } |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Has use of priority | FAR 8.002     |   |   |   |               |
| . | sources and         |               |   |   |   |               |
| 8 | existing contracts  |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | (FSS, IDIQ GWACs)   |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | been considered?    |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+

+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **FAR/HHSAR   | * | * | * | **Comments**  |
| * |                     | Part**        | * | * | * |               |
| N |                     |               | Y | N | N |               |
| o |                     |               | e | o | / |               |
| . |                     |               | s | * | A |               |
| * |                     |               | * | * | * |               |
| * |                     |               | * |   | * |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | If requirement is   | FAR           |   |   |   |               |
| . | potentially         | 5             |   |   |   |               |
| 9 | appropriate for     | 0.205-2(a)(3) |   |   |   |               |
|   | Safety Act          |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | protections, is     |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | there evidence in   |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | the file that the   |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | program office      |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | obtained            |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | pre-qualification   |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | notice?             |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | If funded with      | FAR           |   |   |   |               |
| . | disaster assistance | 3.1003(b)(2)  |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | funds and requested |               |   |   |   |               |
| 0 | by the DHS, does    |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | the acquisition     |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | include requirement |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | to display any      |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | fraud hotline       |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | poster applicable   |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | to specific         |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | project?            |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | If applicable, has  | FAR 22.1503   |   |   |   |               |
| . | CO checked the List |               |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | of Products         |               |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | Requiring           |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | Contractor          |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | Certification as to |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | Forced or           |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | Indentured Child    |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | Labor               |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | ([www.dol.          |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | gov/ilab/](http://w |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | ww.dol.gov/ilab/))? |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
|   |                     | # MA          |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | RKET RESEARCH |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Was W               | FAR 7.102;    |   |   |   |               |
| . |                     | 10.001,       |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | Was adequate market | 10.002;       |   |   |   |               |
| 2 | research performed? | 12.101 (over  |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | \$100K);      |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | HHSAR         |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | 307.7105      |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | If purchasing       | FAR 8.602(b)  |   |   |   |               |
| . | supplies of the     | (required \>  |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | classes listed in   | \$3,000)      |   |   |   |               |
| 3 | the FPI Schedule,   |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | was market research |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | conducted to        |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | determine           |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | comparability with  |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | FPI item and        |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | written             |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | determination made? |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+

+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **FAR/HHSAR   | * | * | * | **Comments**  |
| * |                     | Part**        | * | * | * |               |
| N |                     |               | Y | N | N |               |
| o |                     |               | e | o | / |               |
| . |                     |               | s | * | A |               |
| * |                     |               | * | * | * |               |
| * |                     |               | * |   | * |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
|   |                     | # BUNDLING    |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Does Acquisition    | FAR 7.107     |   |   |   |               |
| . | Plan address        |               |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | bundling, and if    |               |   |   |   |               |
| 4 | anticipated, was    |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | market research     |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | conducted to        |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | determine whether   |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | bundling was        |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | necessary and if    |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | so, was it          |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | justified and       |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | approved?           |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | If bundled contract | FAR 10.001(c) |   |   |   |               |
| . | anticipated, has    | & (2)         |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | notification to     |               |   |   |   |               |
| 5 | affected incumbent  |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | SB concerns taken   |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | place at least 30   |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | days prior to       |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | release of IFB?     |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | Has coordination of | FAR           |   |   |   |               |
| . | anticipated bundled | 19.202        |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | contract taken      | -1(e)(1)(iii) |   |   |   |               |
| 6 | place with HHS SBS  |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | and PCR?            |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
|   |                     | **SMALL       |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | BUSINESS      |   |   |   |               |
|   |                     | ISSUES**      |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | If exceeding        | FAR 7.104(d); |   |   |   |               |
| . | specified           | HHSAR 319.501 |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | thresholds, was     |               |   |   |   |               |
| 7 | acquisition plan    |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | coordinated with    |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | small business      |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | specialist          |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | (HHS-653)? If       |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | applicable, were    |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | proper appeal       |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | procedures          |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | followed?           |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+
| A | If CO rejects the   | FAR 19.202-1, |   |   |   |               |
| . | SBS' or SBA PCR's   | FAR 19.505,   |   |   |   |               |
| 1 | recommendation, has | HHSAR 319.501 |   |   |   |               |
| 8 | the justification   |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | been documented on  |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | the HHS Form 353    |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | and, if SBA PCR     |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | recommendation has  |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | been rejected, has  |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | the SBA PCR been    |               |   |   |   |               |
|   | notified?           |               |   |   |   |               |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+---------------+

+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+-------------+---+
| * | **Action Item**     | **FAR/HHSAR   | * | * | * | *           |   |
| * |                     | Part**        | * | * | * | *Comments** |   |
| N |                     |               | Y | N | N |             |   |
| o |                     |               | e | o | / |             |   |
| . |                     |               | s | * | A |             |   |
| * |                     |               | * | * | * |             |   |
| * |                     |               | * |   | * |             |   |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+-------------+---+
| A | If this requirement | FAR           |   |   |   |             |   |
| . | was previously an   | 19            |   |   |   |             |   |
| 1 | SBSA, and its       | .202-1(e)(1); |   |   |   |             |   |
| 9 | current size makes  | 19.501(f)     |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | it unlikely for     |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | competition by SBs, | FAR 10.001    |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | or the requirement  |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | involves bundling,  |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | has coordination    |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | with SBA PCR taken  |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | place at least 30   |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | days prior to       |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | release of IFB?     |               |   |   |   |             |   |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+-------------+---+
| A | Has HUBZone         | FAR 19.1305   |   |   |   |             |   |
| . | set-aside been      |               |   |   |   |             |   |
| 2 | considered?         |               |   |   |   |             |   |
| 0 |                     |               |   |   |   |             |   |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+-------------+---+
| A | Has                 | FAR 19.1405   |   |   |   |             |   |
| . | service-disabled    |               |   |   |   |             |   |
| 2 | veteran-owned small |               |   |   |   |             |   |
| 1 | business (SDVOSB)   |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | set-aside been      |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | considered?         |               |   |   |   |             |   |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+-------------+---+
|   |                     | # SO          |   |   |   |             |   |
|   |                     | W/PD/SOO/ PWS |   |   |   |             |   |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+-------------+---+
| A | Is Purchase         | FAR 11.002,   |   |   |   |             |   |
| . | de                  | 11.101(a)     |   |   |   |             |   |
| 2 | scription/statement |               |   |   |   |             |   |
| 2 | of work,            |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | specification, etc. |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | adequate,           |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | encouraging         |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | competition or      |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | ensuring fair       |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | opportunity         |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | process, properly   |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | describing          |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | commercial          |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | products/services,  |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | if applicable,      |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | limiting use of     |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | "brand name or      |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | equal" unless       |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | justified, and      |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | following           |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | established         |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | purchase            |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | description order   |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | of preference?      |               |   |   |   |             |   |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+-------------+---+
| A | If acquiring EIT    | FAR 39.203    |   |   |   |             |   |
| . | supplies/services,  |               |   |   |   |             |   |
| 2 | was Section 508     |               |   |   |   |             |   |
| 3 | compliance assured  |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | or exception        |               |   |   |   |             |   |
|   | documented?         |               |   |   |   |             |   |
+---+---------------------+---------------+---+---+---+-------------+---+

+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **FAR/HHSAR    | * | * | * | **Comments** |
| * |                     | Part**         | * | * | * |              |
| N |                     |                | Y | N | N |              |
| o |                     |                | e | o | / |              |
| . |                     |                | s | * | A |              |
| * |                     |                | * | * | * |              |
| * |                     |                | * |   | * |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If requirement      | FAR            |   |   |   |              |
| . | includes EPA        | 23.405(a)(1)   |   |   |   |              |
| 2 | designated items or |                |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | services that       |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | contain recovered   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | material (\>10K),   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | was compliance      |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | assured or          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | exception           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | documented? (see    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | <http:              |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | //www.epa.gov/cpg>) |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | [If requirement     | [FAR           | [ |   |   |              |
| . | includes USDA       | 23.405         | ] |   |   |              |
| 2 | designated items    | (a)(2)]{.mark} | { |   |   |              |
| 5 | containing biobased |                | . |   |   |              |
|   | products or         |                | m |   |   |              |
|   | materials           |                | a |   |   |              |
|   | (<http://www.usda   |                | r |   |   |              |
|   | .gov/biopreferred>) |                | k |   |   |              |
|   | has compliance been |                | } |   |   |              |
|   | ensured or          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | exception           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | documented?]{.mark} |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If requirement is   | FAR 23.705     |   |   |   |              |
| . | for electronic      |                |   |   |   |              |
| 2 | products, are the   |                |   |   |   |              |
| 6 | Electronic Product  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | Environmental       |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | Assessment Tool     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | (EPEAT) standards   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | being used?         |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | Do requirements     | FAR 11.101,    |   |   |   |              |
| . | documents achieve   |                |   |   |   |              |
| 2 | maximum practicable | FAR 23.2,      |   |   |   |              |
| 7 | energy efficiency,  | 23.4, 23.7     |   |   |   |              |
|   | use of recovered    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | material,           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | environmentally     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | preferable          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | materials, energy   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | and water efficient |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | products, renewable |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | energy              |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | technologies,       |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | products containing |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | energy-efficient    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | standby power       |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | devices, ENERGY     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | STAR or FEMP        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | products as         |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | required, and       |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | biobased products,  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | as applicable?      |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If Government       | FAR 45.102     |   |   |   |              |
| . | property is to be   |                |   |   |   |              |
| 2 | furnished to        |                |   |   |   |              |
| 8 | contractor, has CO  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | assured that        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | required criteria   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | have been met?      |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+

+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **FAR/HHSAR    | * | * | * | **Comments** |
| * |                     | Part**         | * | * | * |              |
| N |                     |                | Y | N | N |              |
| o |                     |                | e | o | / |              |
| . |                     |                | s | * | A |              |
| * |                     |                | * | * | * |              |
| * |                     |                | * |   | * |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If IT requirement,  | FAR 7.103(t)   |   |   |   |              |
| . | have agency         |                |   |   |   |              |
| 2 | planners complied   |                |   |   |   |              |
| 9 | with capital        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | planning and        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | investment control  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | requirements in 40  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | USC 11312 and OMB   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | Circular A-130?     |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If IT requirement,  | FAR 7.103(u),  |   |   |   |              |
| . | are IT security     | 39.101, 39.106 |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | requirements in     |                |   |   |   |              |
| 0 | FISMA, OMB's        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | implementing        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | policies (including |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | Appendix III of OMB |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | Circular A-130) and |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | NIST guidance and   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | standards being     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | followed?           |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If IT requirement,  | FAR 39.101(d)  |   |   |   |              |
| . | are appropriate IT  |                |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | security policies   |                |   |   |   |              |
| 1 | and requirements,   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | including use of    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | common security     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | configurations      |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | available from NIST |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | at                  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | [http://checklists. |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | nist.gov](http://ch |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | ecklists.nist.gov/) |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | incorporated in     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | RFP?                |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If commercial IT is | FAR 25.103(e)  |   |   |   |              |
| . | being acquired, has |                |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | exemption from Buy  |                |   |   |   |              |
| 2 | American Act been   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | assured?            |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
|   |                     | # SERVICES     |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If services, has a  | FAR 7.105,     |   |   |   |              |
| . | performance-based   | 37.102, 37.6;  |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | acquisition (PBA),  | HHSAR          |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | including PBA SOW,  | 307.7105(a)(4) |   |   |   |              |
|   | been written and    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | has the acquisition |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | plan discussed the  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | strategies for      |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | implementing a      |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | performance-based   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | acquisition         |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | (including          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | associated          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | measures,           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | incentives, if any, |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | and quality         |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | surveillance plan)? |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+

+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **FAR/HHSAR    | * | * | * | **Comments** |
| * |                     | Part**         | * | * | * |              |
| N |                     |                | Y | N | N |              |
| o |                     |                | e | o | / |              |
| . |                     |                | s | * | A |              |
| * |                     |                | * | * | * |              |
| * |                     |                | * |   | * |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If services and a   | FAR 7.104,     |   |   |   |              |
| . | performance based   | 37.102, 37.6   |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | acquisition (PBA)   |                |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | is not being        | HHSAR          |   |   |   |              |
|   | contemplated, has   | 307.7105(a)(4) |   |   |   |              |
|   | the acquisition     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | plan addressed the  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | rationale for not   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | using PBA?          |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If Service Contract | FAR 22.1002,   |   |   |   |              |
| . | Act (SCA) is not    | 22.1008-1      |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | applicable, is the  |                |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | rationale           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | adequately          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | documented, or if   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | SCA is applicable,  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | is wage             |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | determination in    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | the file or being   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | requested?          |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | Is there            | FAR 7.503;     |   |   |   |              |
| . | documentation that  | 11.106         |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | the services, if    |                |   |   |   |              |
| 6 | applicable, do not  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | represent an        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | inherently          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | governmental        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | function?           |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
|   |                     | **IDIQ         |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | CONTRACTS**    |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If IDIQ, are        | FAR 16.504(c)  |   |   |   |              |
| . | multiple awards     |                |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | anticipated, or     |                |   |   |   |              |
| 7 | does the file       |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | document why a      |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | single award is     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | contemplated?       |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If IDIQ \> \$100    | FAR            |   |   |   |              |
| . | million, is D&F     | 16.50          |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | approved by HCA in  | 4(c)(1)(ii)(D) |   |   |   |              |
| 8 | file?               |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If IDIQ, have       | FAR 16.504     |   |   |   |              |
| . | procedures for      |                |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | ordering been       |                |   |   |   |              |
| 9 | included?           |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If IDIQ, have       | FAR 16.504     |   |   |   |              |
| . | minimum and maximum |                |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | quantities been     |                |   |   |   |              |
| 0 | included?           |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If IDIQ, has period | FAR 16.504     |   |   |   |              |
| . | of performance been |                |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | included?           |                |   |   |   |              |
| 1 |                     |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
|   |                     | **             |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | JUSTIFICATIONS |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | &              |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | DE             |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | TERMINATIONS** |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If IDIQ, has D&F    | FAR 17.206     |   |   |   |              |
| . | been executed for   |                |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | evaluation or       |                |   |   |   |              |
| 2 | non-evaluation of   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | options?            |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+

+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **FAR/HHSAR    | * | * | * | **Comments** |
| * |                     | Part**         | * | * | * |              |
| N |                     |                | Y | N | N |              |
| o |                     |                | e | o | / |              |
| . |                     |                | s | * | A |              |
| * |                     |                | * | * | * |              |
| * |                     |                | * |   | * |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If commercial item  | FAR 12.203,    |   |   |   |              |
| . | acquisition for     | 13.5           |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | items \>\$100K and  |                |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | \<\$5.5M, have      |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | simplified          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | procedures been     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | used under Test     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | Program, or has     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | file documented     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | rationale for not   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | using these         |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | procedures?         |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If liquidated       | FAR 11.5       |   |   |   |              |
| . | damages planned,    |                |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | are they adequately |                |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | documented as to    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | their need, and not |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | considered a        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | penalty?            |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If warranties are   | FAR 46.703,    |   |   |   |              |
| . | determined          | 46.704, 46.705 |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | appropriate, has CO |                |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | stipulated          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | limitations and     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | obtained approval?  |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If multiyear        | FAR 17.105-1   |   |   |   |              |
| . | contracting is      |                |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | used, has HCA       |                |   |   |   |              |
| 6 | determination been  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | made?               |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If source(s) are    | FAR 6.202(b),  |   |   |   |              |
| . | excluded under FAR  | HHSAR 306.202  |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | 6.202, has          |                |   |   |   |              |
| 7 | determination been  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | made and approved?  |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If acquisition      | FAR Part 18    |   |   |   |              |
| . | meets the           |                |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | definition of       |                |   |   |   |              |
| 8 | "emergency          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | acquisition         |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | flexibilities" have |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | the available       |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | acquisition         |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | flexibilities or    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | emergency           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | flexibilities been  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | considered and if   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | not, has the action |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | as written been     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | justified as to     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | rationale for not   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | using these         |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | flexibilities?      |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If applicable, has  | FAR            |   |   |   |              |
| . | Buy American Act    | 25.103(b)(2),  |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | determination been  | HHSAR          |   |   |   |              |
| 9 | made and approved?  | 325.102(a)     |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
|   |                     | # OCOI ISSUES  |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+

+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | #              | * | * | * | **Comments** |
| * |                     | FAR/HHSAR Part | * | * | * |              |
| N |                     |                | Y | N | N |              |
| o |                     |                | e | o | / |              |
| . |                     |                | s | * | A |              |
| * |                     |                | * | * | * |              |
| * |                     |                | * |   | * |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If potential for    | # FAR 9.504{b} |   |   |   |              |
| . | OCOI determined,    |                |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | did CO get          |                |   |   |   |              |
| 0 | technical           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | specialist's and    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | legal counsel's     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | advice for          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | evaluating          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | potential           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | conflicts?          |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If significant      | # FAR9         |   |   |   |              |
| . | potential OCOI, did | .504(c), FAR 9 |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | CO provide written  | .506(b)(1)-(3) |   |   |   |              |
| 1 | analysis,           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | recommended course  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | of action, draft    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | solicitation        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | provision and       |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | proposed contract   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | clause?             |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
|   |                     | # BRAND NAME   |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If brand name or    | FAR 11.104     |   |   |   |              |
| . | equal, does the     |                |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | purchase            |                |   |   |   |              |
| 2 | description cover   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | the salient         |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | physical,           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | functional or       |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | performance         |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | characteristics of  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | brand name?         |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If brand name       | FAR            |   |   |   |              |
| . | description used,   | 6.302-1(c),    |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | specifying a        | 6.302-1(d),    |   |   |   |              |
| 3 | particular brand    | 6.303, 6.304   |   |   |   |              |
|   | name, product or    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | feature of a        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | product, peculiar   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | to one              |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | manufacturer, was   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | written             |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | justification       |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | prepared and        |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | approved?           |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
|   |                     | # SYNOPSIS     |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If no FAR           | FAR 5.101      |   |   |   |              |
| . | exception, has the  | (\>\$25,000),  |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | acquisition been    | 5.202,         |   |   |   |              |
| 4 | properly published  | 5.203(a) (may  |   |   |   |              |
|   | in the FedBizOpps?  | be \< 15       |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | d              |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | ays-commercial |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | items)         |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If CO believes that | HHSAR 305.202  |   |   |   |              |
| . | advance notice is   |                |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | not appropriate,    |                |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | has memo requesting |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | relief from         |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | synopsizing been    |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | approved by HHS?    |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+

+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **FAR/HHSAR    | * | * | * | **Comments** |
| * |                     | Part**         | * | * | * |              |
| N |                     |                | Y | N | N |              |
| o |                     |                | e | o | / |              |
| . |                     |                | s | * | A |              |
| * |                     |                | * | * | * |              |
| * |                     |                | * |   | * |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If no FAR           | FAR 5.101      |   |   |   |              |
| . | exceptions, has     | (\>\$25K),     |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | FedBizOpps (FBO)    | 5.202,         |   |   |   |              |
| 6 | notice been         | 5.203(a) (may  |   |   |   |              |
|   | properly published? | be less than   |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | 15 days for    |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | commercial     |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | items)         |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If subject to Trade | FAR 25.408(b)  |   |   |   |              |
| . | Agreements Act      |                |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | (TAA), is proper    |                |   |   |   |              |
| 7 | note in Synopsis?   |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If brand name is    | FAR            |   |   |   |              |
| . | used, does synopsis | 5.102(a)(6)    |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | contain the brand   |                |   |   |   |              |
| 8 | name justification  | OMB Memo,      |   |   |   |              |
|   | or documentation?   | 11/28/07       |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If Safety Act is    | FAR            |   |   |   |              |
| . | applicable, does    | 50.205-2(b)    |   |   |   |              |
| 5 | pre-solicitation    |                |   |   |   |              |
| 9 | notice state that   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | pre-qualification   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | designation notice  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | has been requested  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | and either issued   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | or denied by DHS?   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | If designation      |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | notice has been     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | issued, has it been |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | incorporated into   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | IFB?                |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
|   |                     | # C            |   |   |   |              |
|   |                     | OMMERCIAL ITEM |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If commercial item, | FAR 12.302(c)  |   |   |   |              |
| . | and tailoring or    |                |   |   |   |              |
| 6 | additional terms    |                |   |   |   |              |
| 0 | and conditions are  |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | required that are   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | inconsistent with   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | customary           |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | commercial          |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | practices, was      |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | waiver approval     |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | obtained?           |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+
| A | If commercial IT is | FAR 25.103(e)  |   |   |   |              |
| . | being acquired, has |                |   |   |   |              |
| 6 | exemption from Buy  |                |   |   |   |              |
| 1 | American Act been   |                |   |   |   |              |
|   | assured?            |                |   |   |   |              |
+---+---------------------+----------------+---+---+---+--------------+

  --------- ------------------------- ---------------- --------- -------- --------- --------------
  **No.**   **Action Item**           **FAR/HHSAR      **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                      Part**                                        

                                      **STREAMLINED                                 
                                      PROCEDURES**                                  

  A.62      If commercial item        FAR 12.203, 13.5                              
            acquisition between                                                     
            \>\$100K and \<\$5.5M (or                                               
            \> \$11M for acquisitions                                               
            described in FAR                                                        
            13.500(e)), have                                                        
            simplified procedures                                                   
            been used under Test                                                    
            Program, or has file been                                               
            documented with rationale                                               
            for not using these                                                     
            procedures?                                                             

  A.63      If commercial item and    FAR 12.602(a) &                               
            streamlined procedures    (b) 12.603(c);                                
            (combined                 13.5                                          
            synopsis/solicitation),                                                 
            was synopsis prepared                                                   
            properly?                                                               

  A.64      If acquisition is for     NIH Manual                                    
            printing, are the         Chapter 6308                                  
            requirements of NIH                                                     
            Manual Chapter 6308 being                                               
            followed?                                                               

  A.65      If lease, is there a      FAR 7.401                                     
            record of a lease or buy                                                
            determination?                                                          

  A.66      If contract involves      HHSAR 323.7002                                
            safety/health issues, are                                               
            proper clauses included?                                                

  A.67      If contract involves      HHSAR 370.4,                                  
            animals, are proper       352.270-9; HHS                                
            clauses and language      AP; NCI Workform                              
            included in IFB?                                                        

  A.68      If bonds and/or insurance FAR 28.3                                      
            required, is there                                                      
            compliance with                                                         
            regulations?                                                            

  A.69      Does acquisition meet     FAR                                           
            test to be considered     12.102(f)(1),                                 
            commercial item under     12.102(g)(1),                                 
            defense against or        18.2                                          
            recovery from nuclear,                                                  
            biological, chemical or                                                 
            radiological attack, or                                                 
            does it meet the test                                                   
            under FAR 12.102(g)(1)?                                                 
  --------- ------------------------- ---------------- --------- -------- --------- --------------

  --------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------- -------- --------- --------------
  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR      **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                        

  A.70      If applicable, when    FAR 7.105(b)(3)                               
            Earned Value           and (10), FAR                                 
            Management System is   34.2; HHS Earned                              
            to be used, has the    Mgmt. Value                                   
            acquisition plan       Policy-OCIO                                   
            complied with          Policy for IT                                 
            procedures or has      EVM Procedures                                
            agency head exemption                                                
            been obtained if CO                                                  
            determined not to use                                                
            value engineering                                                    
            clause?                                                              

  A.71      If applicable, are     FAR 14.502                                    
            stipulated conditions                                                
            present for use of                                                   
            2-step sealed bidding                                                

  A.72      Has requisition been   NBS requirement                               
            entered into                                                         
            I-Procurement (NBS)                                                  
            (or for NIAID -- into                                                
            AMBIS)                                                               

  A.73      Is there evidence of   NIH Manual                                    
            an internal file       6304.71                                       
            review (and Board                                                    
            review if applicable),                                               
            and are all issues                                                   
            resolved?                                                            
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**SECTION B -- SOLICITATION PHASE**

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  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR       **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                         

                                   **GENERAL**                                    

  B.1       Is IFB set up as a     FAR 14.104                                     
            firm-fixed price or                                                   
            fixed price with                                                      
            economic price                                                        
            adjustment ?                                                          

  B.2       Is simplified contract FAR 14.201-1                                   
            format or UCF used (if (unless exempt by                              
            not commercial item)?  FAR 14.201-1(a)),                              
                                   14.201-9                                       

  B.3       If simplified contract FAR 14.201-9(a)                                
            format is used, is SF                                                 
            1447 used as first                                                    
            page?                                                                 

            If UCF is used, is SF  FAR                                            
            26, SF33 or SF 1447    14.201-2(a)-(h)                                
            used and is it                                                        
            compliant?                                                            

  B.4       Are proper provisions  FAR14.201-6 and                                
            included?              NCI RFP Workform                               

  B.5       Are proper clauses     FAR 14.201-7 and                               
            included?              NCI Contract                                   
                                   Workform                                       

  B.6       Are date, place and    FAR 14.3                                       
            time for bid opening                                                  
            clearly stated on face                                                
            page of IFB?                                                          

  B.7       If not commercial      FAR 14.202-1                                   
            item, is bidding time  (when a synopsis                               
            of 30 calendar days    is required --                                 
            between issuance of    see FAR 5.2)                                   
            IFB and opening of                                                    
            bids allowed?                                                         

  B.8       Does IFB include       FAR 19.303(a)                                  
            proper NAICS code and                                                 
            size standard?                                                        

  B.9       If not commercial,     FAR 4.1202 and                                 
            does IFB include       52.204-7                                       
            annual reps and certs?                                                
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  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR       **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                         

  B.10      If electronic commerce FAR 14.202-8                                   
            was used to issue IFB                                                 
            and receive proposals,                                                
            did IFB specify                                                       
            permitted electronic                                                  
            methods?                                                              

  B.11      If purchasing supplies FAR                                            
            of classes listed in   8.602(a)(4)(ii)                                
            FPI Schedule, but not                                                 
            determined comparable                                                 
            based on market                                                       
            research, has the IFB                                                 
            been provided to FPI                                                  
            (unless available                                                     
            through FedBizOpps)?                                                  

  B.12      If contract will       FAR 4.1300 and                                 
            require contractor to  52.204-9                                       
            have physical access                                                  
            to a                                                                  
            federally-controlled                                                  
            facility or access to                                                 
            a federal information                                                 
            system, has FIPS PUB                                                  
            201 and associated OMB                                                
            guidance been                                                         
            followed?                                                             

  B.13      If bid sample          FAR 14.202-4                                   
            required, is there                                                    
            compliance with FAR                                                   
            requirements?                                                         

  B.14      If hazardous materials FAR 23.303(a)                                  
            required, has FAR                                                     
            52.223-3 been                                                         
            included?                                                             

  B.15      If descriptive         FAR 14.202-5                                   
            literature required,                                                  
            is there compliance                                                   
            with FAR requirements?                                                

  B.16      If Qualified product,  FAR 9.2, 14.210                                
            have FAR requirements                                                 
            been followed?                                                        

  B.17      If liquidated damages  FAR 11.503                                     
            are used, is the                                                      
            clause proper?                                                        

  B.18      If required, has       FAR 28                                         
            solicitation included                                                 
            requirement for                                                       
            bonds/insurance?                                                      
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  --------- ---------------------- --------------- --------- -------- --------- -------------------
  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR     **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                       

  B.19      Does the IFB include   FAR 3.10                                     
            requirement for                                                     
            contractor code of                                                  
            business ethic and                                                  
            conduct, and a hotline                                              
            poster display, as                                                  
            applicable?                                                         

  B.20      Does IFB include time  FAR 11.4                                     
            of delivery or period                                               
            of performance?                                                     

  B.21      If PBA methods used,   FAR 37.604,                                  
            is a Performance Work  46.401(a)                                    
            Statement (PWS) or                                                  
            Statement of                                                        
            Objectives (SOO)                                                    
            included in IFB, as                                                 
            well as a Quality                                                   
            Assurance Surveillance                                              
            Plan (either in IFB or                                              
            to be developed by                                                  
            offeror)?                                                           

                                   **IDIQ**                                     

  B.22      If IDIQ contract       FAR 16.5                                     
            contemplated, are                                                   
            multiple awards being                                               
            made or is there a                                                  
            justification for a                                                 
            single award?                                                       

  B.23      Does the IFB specify   FAR 16.504(a)                                
            the period of                                                       
            performance, the                                                    
            minimum and maximum                                                 
            quantities, procedures                                              
            for fair opportunity,                                               
            etc. necessary under                                                
            IDIQ contracts?                                                     

                                   **EVMS**                                     

  B.24      If EVMS is required    FAR                                          
            (for major             34.203(a)-(d)                                
            acquisitions for                                                    
            development IAW OMB                                                 
            Circular A-11, Part 7                                               
            and Supplement to Part                                              
            7, Capital Programming                                              
            Guide) did IFB include                                              
            proper clauses and                                                  
            procedures?                                                         
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  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR    **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                      

                                   **EVALUATION                                
                                   FACTORS**                                   

  B.25      Does IFB include price FAR 14.201-8                                
            related factors if                                                 
            applicable for                                                     
            evaluation and is the                                              
            evaluation method                                                  
            clearly stated?                                                    

  B.26      If applicable, has a   FAR 19.1102,                                
            price evaluation       19.1103                                     
            adjustment for SDB                                                 
            concerns been                                                      
            included?                                                          

  B.27      If applicable, has a   FAR 19.1307                                 
            price evaluation                                                   
            adjustment for HUBZone                                             
            concerns been                                                      
            included?                                                          

  B.28      If Government property FAR 45.201(c)                               
            offered, does RFP                                                  
            include evaluation                                                 
            procedures to be                                                   
            followed and require                                               
            submittal of stated                                                
            information with                                                   
            offerors' proposals?                                               

                                   **SERVICES**                                

  B.29      If SCA is applicable,  FAR 22.1002,                                
            does IFB contain the   22.1007,                                    
            proper wage            22.1009,                                    
            determination and      22..1016                                    
            clauses, or, if                                                    
            applicable, does it                                                
            contain a statement                                                
            that the appropriate                                               
            wage determination                                                 
            will be included                                                   
            later? Is the proposed                                             
            contract limited to 5                                              
            years or less?                                                     

  B.30      If required, does IFB  FAR 28.102-1                                
            include requirement                                                
            for bonds and                                                      
            insurance?                                                         
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  --------- ---------------------- ---------------- --------- -------- --------- -------------------
  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR      **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                        

                                   **AMENDMENTS**                                

  B.31      If IFB is amended, is  FAR 14.208                                    
            it on the proper form,                                               
            have amendments been                                                 
            sent to all parties                                                  
            receiving the IFB, and                                               
            was opening date                                                     
            extended if necessary?                                               

  B.32      If oral notice of IFB  FAR 14.208                                    
            amendment is used, is                                                
            there compliance with                                                
            FAR?                                                                 

  B.33      If modification of     FAR 22.404-6,                                 
            wage determination --  22.407(a)(8)                                  
            has it been handled                                                  
            properly in IFB?                                                     

                                   **OPTIONS**                                   

  B.34      If options included,   FAR 17.202(a)                                 
            is provision at FAR                                                  
            52.217-5 included?                                                   

  B.35      If options included,   FAR 17.203(b),                                
            does the IFB provide   HHSAR 317.201                                 
            the basis for                                                        
            evaluation?                                                          

  B.36      If options included,   FAR 17.204(e),                                
            does the IFB limit the HHSAR 317.204(e)                              
            term to 10 years for                                                 
            services (except those                                               
            subject to SCA -- 5                                                  
            years), and 5 years                                                  
            for supplies? (N/A for                                               
            IT contracts and R&D                                                 
            contracts)                                                           

  B.37      If option to extend    FAR 22.404-12                                 
            term of contract is                                                  
            included, did RFP                                                    
            include a method to                                                  
            provide allowance for                                                
            increases/decreases in                                               
            labor costs resulting                                                
            from inclusion of                                                    
            current WDs upon                                                     
            exercise of options?                                                 
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+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **        | * | * | * | **Comments**      |
| * |                     | FAR/HHSAR | * | * | * |                   |
| N |                     | Part**    | Y | N | N |                   |
| o |                     |           | e | o | / |                   |
| . |                     |           | s | * | A |                   |
| * |                     |           | * | * | * |                   |
| * |                     |           | * |   | * |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
|   |                     | **        |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | FedTeDS** |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If CO determined    | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | that IFB contained  | 5.1       |   |   |   |                   |
| 3 | information that    | 02(a)(4); |   |   |   |                   |
| 8 | required additional | 5.        |   |   |   |                   |
|   | controls to monitor | 102(a)(5) |   |   |   |                   |
|   | access and          |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | distribution (e.g., | (over     |   |   |   |                   |
|   | technical data,     | \$25K)    |   |   |   |                   |
|   | specifications,     |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | maps, building      |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | designs, schedules, |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | etc.), was          |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | information made    |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | available through   |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | the Federal         |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | Technical Data      |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | Solution (FedTeDS)  |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | unless exempt?      |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If FedTeDS was      | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | used, was it in     | 5.        |   |   |   |                   |
| 3 | conjunction with    | 102(a)(4) |   |   |   |                   |
| 9 | the GPE             |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | solicitation notice |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | to meet synopsis    |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | and advertising     |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | requirements of FAR |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | Part 5?             |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
|   |                     | **BRAND   |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | NAME**    |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If brand name       | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | specifications were | 11.105,   |   |   |   |                   |
| 4 | used was            | OFPP Memo |   |   |   |                   |
| 0 | justification       | 4/17/06   |   |   |   |                   |
|   | documented and      |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | posted to the GPE   |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | system with IFB?    |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
|   |                     | **O       |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | COI/COI** |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If potential        | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | conflict of         | 9.504(b), |   |   |   |                   |
| 4 | interest involved,  | 9.506(d)  |   |   |   |                   |
| 1 | does solicitation   |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | include appropriate |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | provisions?         |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
|   |                     | **P       |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | ROPERTY** |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If government       | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | property offered,   | 45.201(a) |   |   |   |                   |
| 4 | does solicitation   |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 2 | included listing of |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | property with       |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | applicable          |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | information?        |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+

  --------- ----------------------- -------------- --------- -------- --------- -------------------
  **No.**   **Action Item**         **FAR/HHSAR    **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                    Part**                                      

  B.43      If government property  FAR 45.201(b)                               
            offered in competitive                                              
            acquisition, does                                                   
            solicitation specify                                                
            that contractor is                                                  
            responsible for all                                                 
            costs related to making                                             
            property available for                                              
            use?                                                                

  B.44      If government property  FAR 45.201(c)                               
            offered, does                                                       
            solicitation include                                                
            evaluation procedures                                               
            to be followed and                                                  
            require submittal of                                                
            stipulated information                                              
            with bid?                                                           

  B.45      If government property  FAR 45.201(d)                               
            is anticipated on more                                              
            than one contract, does                                             
            SOW include additional                                              
            instructions regarding                                              
            property management,                                                
            accountability, and                                                 
            use?                                                                

                                    **COMMERCIAL                                
                                    ITEMS**                                     

  B.46      If commercial item, and FAR 12.603                                  
            combined                                                            
            synopsis/solicitation                                               
            was used, does it                                                   
            contain appropriate                                                 
            information?                                                        

  B.47      If commercial item,     FAR 12.207                                  
            will award be a firm                                                
            fixed-price or                                                      
            fixed-price with                                                    
            economic price                                                      
            adjustment?                                                         

  B.48      If commercial item, has FAR 12.211                                  
            a commercial quality                                                
            assurance system been                                               
            accepted?                                                           

  B.49      If a commercial item,   FAR 12.303,                                 
            is IFB in the proper    12.204                                      
            format and is face page                                             
            on SF 1449?                                                         
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+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | # FAR/H   | * | * | * | **Comments**      |
| * |                     | HSAR Part | * | * | * |                   |
| N |                     |           | Y | N | N |                   |
| o |                     |           | e | o | / |                   |
| . |                     |           | s | * | A |                   |
| * |                     |           | * | * | * |                   |
| * |                     |           | * |   | * |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If commercial item, | # FA      |   |   |   |                   |
| . | does it include     | R 12.301, |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | required provisions |  12.302,  |   |   |   |                   |
| 0 | and clauses,        | 12.502(b) |   |   |   |                   |
|   | tailored as         |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | permitted?          |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If commercial, does | # F       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | IFB consider        | AR 12.208 |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | contractor quality  |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 1 | assurance as        |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | acceptable          |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | substitute for      |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | government          |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | inspection and      |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | testing?            |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If commercial, are  | # F       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | technical data      | AR 12.211 |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | requirements and    |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 2 | computer software   |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | requirements        |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | compliant?          |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If commercial item, | # FAR     |   |   |   |                   |
| . | does IFB request    | 12.205(a) |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | existing            |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 3 | literature?         |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If commercial item, | # FAR     |   |   |   |                   |
| . | is exemption from   | 25.103(a) |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | Buy American Act    |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 4 | assured?            |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
|   |                     | # MULT    |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | I-YEAR CO |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | NTRACTING |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If multi-year       | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | contracting used,   | 17.106-2  |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | did IFB include all |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | required factors to |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | be considered in    |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | evaluation?         |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If multi-year       | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | contracting used,   | 17.109    |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | did IFB include     |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 6 | required clauses?   |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
|   |                     | **2-STEP  |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | BIDDING   |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | --        |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | A         |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | DDITIONAL |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | REVIEW    |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | FACTORS** |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| B | If 2-step sealed    | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | bidding, was Step 1 | 1         |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | request for         | 4.503-1(a |   |   |   |                   |
| 7 | technical proposals | )(1)-(10) |   |   |   |                   |
|   | (RTP) written and   | & (b)     |   |   |   |                   |
|   | synopsized          |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | properly?           | (\> \$25  |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | K)        |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+

  ------ ---------------------- ---------------- --------- -------- --------- -------------------
  No.    Action Item            FAR/HHSAR Part   **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**

  B.58   If 2-step sealed       FAR 14.503-1;                                 
         bidding, were Step 1   14.401                                        
         (RTP) technical                                                      
         proposals and                                                        
         subsequent bids under                                                
         Step 2 handled and                                                   
         safeguarded properly?                                                

  B.59   If 2-step commercial   FAR 12.302;                                   
         sealed bidding, did    52.301                                        
         Step 1 (RTP) include                                                 
         all necessary                                                        
         provisions applicable                                                
         to acquisition of                                                    
         commercial items?                                                    

  B.60   If 2-step sealed       FAR                                           
         bidding, was Step 2    14.503-2(a)(1)                                
         for price issued only                                                
         to offerors submitting                                               
         acceptable technical                                                 
         proposals in Step 1?                                                 

  B.61   If 2-step sealed       FAR                                           
         bidding, did Step 2    14.503-2(a)(2)                                
         IFB include provision                                                
         at FAR 52.214-25?                                                    

  B.62   If 2-step commercial   FAR 12.302;                                   
         sealed bidding, did    52.301                                        
         Step 2 include all                                                   
         required provisions                                                  
         applicable to                                                        
         commercial item                                                      
         acquisitions?                                                        

  B.63   If 2-step sealed       FAR                                           
         bidding, did Step 2    14.503-2(a)(3)                                
         IFB state that bidder                                                
         shall comply with                                                    
         specifications and                                                   
         bidder's technical                                                   
         proposal?                                                            

  B.64   If 2-step sealed       FAR                                           
         bidding, was Step 2    14.503-2(a)(4)                                
         IFB NOT synopsized                                                   
         through GFE as an                                                    
         acquisition                                                          
         opportunity                                                          

  B.65   If 2-step sealed       FAR 14.503-2(b)                               
         bidding, are names of  & 5.207                                       
         firms submitting                                                     
         acceptable proposals                                                 
         in Step 1listed in GPE                                               
         for benefit of                                                       
         prospective subs??                                                   
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**SECTION C -- RECEIPT, EVAUATION AND AWARD**

  --------- ---------------------- ----------------- --------- -------- --------- -------------------
  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR       **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                         

                                   **BID OPENING**                                

  C.1       Have bids been         FAR 14.302(a)                                  
            received no later than                                                
            time set for bid                                                      
            opening?                                                              

  C.2       If 2-step sealed       FAR 14.302(a)                                  
            bidding, were Step 2                                                  
            bids submitted not                                                    
            later than the date                                                   
            and time set for bid                                                  
            opening?                                                              

  C.3       Was public bid opening FAR 14.403(a) &                                
            held and bids properly (b)                                            
            recorded and made                                                     
            available for public                                                  
            inspection?                                                           

  C.4       If bid opening was     FAR 14.402-3                                   
            postponed, have proper                                                
            procedures been                                                       
            followed?                                                             

  C.5       If IFB cancelled       FAR 14/403(d)                                  
            before opening, have                                                  
            number of bids invited                                                
            and received been                                                     
            recorded?                                                             

  C.6       If IFB cancelled after FAR 14.404-1(c),                               
            opening, have proper   HHSAR 314.404-1                                
            procedures been                                                       
            followed?                                                             

  C.7       If IFB cancelled after FAR                                            
            opening and            14.404-1(f)(1) &                               
            negotiation in         (2), HHSAR                                     
            Government's best      314.404-1                                      
            interests, have proper                                                
            procedures been                                                       
            followed?                                                             

                                   **TIMELINESS**                                 

  C.8       If bid from FPI        FAR                                            
            received, was it       8.602(b)(4)(ii)                                
            timely and properly                                                   
            considered?                                                           

  C.9       Have late bids, if     FAR 14.304(b)(1)                               
            any, been handled                                                     
            properly?                                                             

  C.10      Have submission,       FAR 14.302,                                    
            modification, or       14.303, 14.304                                 
            withdrawal of bids                                                    
            handled properly?                                                     
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  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR      **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                        

                                   **REJECTION OF                                
                                   BIDS**                                        

  C.11      If individual bids     FAR 14.402-2                                  
            were rejected, has CO                                                
            handled properly?                                                    

  C.12      If all bids were       FAR 14.404-3                                  
            rejected, did CO                                                     
            notify all bidders                                                   
            regarding reason?                                                    

  C.13      If bid guarantee is    FAR 28.101-4(a)                               
            noncompliant, has bid                                                
            been rejected or has                                                 
            CO waived requirement?                                               

                                   **MISTAKES IN                                 
                                   BID**                                         

  C.14      Were minor bid         FAR 14.405                                    
            informalities or                                                     
            irregularities handled                                               
            properly?                                                            

  C.15      Have mistakes in bid   FAR 14.407-1,                                 
            been handled properly? 02, -3, HHSAR                                 
                                   314.407-3                                     

                                   **EVALUATION**                                

  C.16      Has responsiveness of  FAR 14.301                                    
            bids been determined?                                                

  C.17      If electronic bids     FAR 14.406                                    
            were permitted, were                                                 
            any unreadable                                                       
            electronic bids                                                      
            handled properly?                                                    

  C.18      Were any restrictions  FAR 14.404-4                                  
            on disclosure of                                                     
            descriptive literature                                               
            handled properly?                                                    

  C.19      Were "all or none"     FAR 14.404-5                                  
            bids handled properly?                                               

  C.20      If option quantities   FAR 17.206                                    
            or periods were                                                      
            solicited, was proper                                                
            evaluation conducted?                                                
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  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR       **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                         

  C.21      If applicable, has Buy FAR 25.103(b)(2),                              
            American Act           HHSAR 325.102(a)                               
            determination been                                                    
            made and approved?                                                    

  C.22      Did CO evaluate bids   FAR 14.408-1                                   
            in accordance with the                                                
            method described in                                                   
            the IFB and is award                                                  
            being made to the                                                     
            responsive,                                                           
            responsible bidder                                                    
            whose bid will be most                                                
            advantageous to the                                                   
            Government,                                                           
            considering only price                                                
            and price-related                                                     
            factors included in                                                   
            IFB?                                                                  

                                   **MISTAKES OR                                  
                                   INFORMALITIES**                                

  C.23      Have mistakes in bid   FAR 14.407-1                                   
            been handled properly?                                                

  C.24      Have minor bid         FAR 14.405                                     
            informalities or                                                      
            irregularities been                                                   
            properly handled?                                                     

                                   **PROTESTS**                                   

  C.25      If protest before      FAR 33.1, NIH                                  
            award, was it handled  Manual 6033-1 and                              
            properly?              6033-2                                         

  C.26      If agency protest      HHSAR 333.103,                                 
            before award, were OGC                                                
            and NIH PCO consulted                                                 
            and did they concur                                                   
            with response prepared                                                
            by contracting                                                        
            officer?                                                              
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  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR    **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                      

                                   **PROPERTY**                                

  C.27      Did bid evaluation     FAR 45.202(a)                               
            consider any                                                       
            potentially unfair                                                 
            competitive advantage                                              
            resulting from                                                     
            possession of                                                      
            Government property by                                             
            adjusting offers by                                                
            applying (for                                                      
            evaluation purposes                                                
            only) a rental                                                     
            equivalent?                                                        

  C.28      If government property FAR 45.202(b)                               
            is to be used by                                                   
            contractor, did CO                                                 
            ensure that the                                                    
            offeror's property                                                 
            management plans,                                                  
            methods practices or                                               
            procedures for                                                     
            accounting for the                                                 
            property were                                                      
            consistent with                                                    
            solicitation                                                       
            requirements?                                                      

  C.29      If commercial item,    FAR 12.208,                                 
            are commercial quality 12.211, 12.212                              
            assurance system,                                                  
            technical data                                                     
            requirements, and/or                                               
            computer software                                                  
            requirements                                                       
            acceptable and                                                     
            compliant?                                                         

  C.30      If less than 3 bids    FAR 14.408-1                                
            received, did CO                                                   
            ascertain reason and                                               
            document for future                                                
            actions?                                                           

  C.31      Was affirmative        FAR 9.103(b),                               
            determination of       9.104-1                                     
            responsibility         14.408-2                                    
            (including financial                                               
            responsibility) made?                                              
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  **No.**   **Action Item**                                   **FAR/HHSAR    **Yes**     **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                                              Part**                                        

  C.32      Is there adequate documentation in file to        FAR 9.104-1    []{.mark}                      
            support responsibility determination (e.g.,                                                     
            current balance sheet analysis with financial                                                   
            ratios computed; a current D&B report, line of                                                  
            verifications, etc)?                                                                            

  C.33      Was price analysis performed and determination    FAR 14.408-2                                  
            made that price(s) offered is/are fair and                                                      
            reasonable?                                                                                     

  C.34      If non-responsible bid from small business, was   FAR 9.103                                     
            nonresponsibility determination referred to SBA??                                               

  C.35      If economic price adjustment proposed by bidder   FAR                                           
            or Government, was it handled properly?           14.408-4(a) or                                
                                                              (b)                                           

  C.36      If two or more equal low bids, was there          FAR 14.408-6;                                 
            compliance with policies?                         14.408-7                                      

  C.37      Was Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) checked?  FAR                                           
                                                              9.405(d)(1) &                                 
                                                              (4)                                           

  C.38      If award being made to country identified on List FAR 22.1503                                   
            of Products Requiring Contractor Certification as                                               
            to Forced or Indentured Child Labor                                                             
            ([www.dol.gov/ilab/](http://www.dol.gov/ilab/))                                                 
            has proper certification been obtained?                                                         

  C.39      Was there an approved subcontracting plan, if     FAR                                           
            applicable?                                       19.702)a)(2)                                  
                                                              (req. for LB                                  
                                                              award over                                    
                                                              \$500K)                                       

  C.40      If there is an approved subcontracting plan, has  FAR                                           
            it been made a part of the contract?              19.705-5(a)                                   
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  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR       **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                         

  C.41      Was EEO Clearance      FAR 22.805                                     
            received?              (required \>\$10M                              
                                   exc. Construction                              

  C.42      Has animal clearance   NIH Manual 6380-2                              
            been obtained, if                                                     
            applicable?                                                           

  C.43      Are contractor's       FAR 4.803(a)(11),                              
            Representations and    4.1201,14.201-5                                
            Certifications                                                        
            complete and accurate                                                 
            or, if used, are                                                      
            electronic Reps &                                                     
            Certs referenced in                                                   
            contract file                                                         
            adequate?                                                             

                                   **OCOI/COI**                                   

  C.44      Has CO resolved any    FAR 9.506(d),                                  
            conflict, or potential 9.503                                          
            conflict of interest                                                  
            before contract award?                                                

  C.45      If conflict of         FAR 9.504(e)                                   
            interests exists that                                                 
            cannot be avoided or                                                  
            mitigated, did CO so                                                  
            notify contractor, and                                                
            allow reasonable                                                      
            period for contractor                                                 
            to respond?                                                           

  C.46      If CO found it in the  FAR 9.503, 9.504                               
            best interest of                                                      
            government to award                                                   
            contract                                                              
            notwithstanding a COI,                                                
            did CO obtain written                                                 
            waiver from agency                                                    
            head or designee?                                                     

                                   **AWARD**                                      

  C.47      Was award made by      FAR 14.408-1                                   
            written or electronic                                                 
            notice, within                                                        
            acceptable time                                                       
            specified in bid?                                                     

  C.48      If award was delayed   FAR 14.401-1(d)                                
            after bid opening, was                                                
            extension of bid                                                      
            acceptance period                                                     
            obtained?                                                             
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  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR Part**    **Yes**     **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**

  C.49      If performance/payment FAR 28.103-1                                         
            bond required, are                                                          
            they in the file and                                                        
            documented?                                                                 

  C.50      If applicable, have    FAR 25.408; FAR 25.5                                 
            procedures for TAA                                                          
            acquisitions been                                                           
            followed and have the                                                       
            proper notificatons to                                                      
            unsuccessful WTO                                                            
            bidders been prepared?                                                      

  C.51      If PBA, did CO ensure  FAR 37.601                                           
            that contract includes                                                      
            a PWS, measurable                                                           
            performance standards,                                                      
            a method of assessing                                                       
            contractor performance                                                      
            against performance                                                         
            standards, and                                                              
            performance                                                                 
            incentives, if                                                              
            appropriate?                                                                

  C.52      [If FPI item           [FAR                  []{.mark}                      
            determined to provide  8.602(a)(4)]{.mark}                                  
            best value to the                                                           
            Government as a result                                                      
            of FPI's response to                                                        
            IFB, were proper                                                            
            ordering procedures                                                         
            followed?]{.mark}                                                           

  C.53      If applicable, has     NIH Manual 6380-2                                    
            animal clearance been                                                       
            obtained?                                                                   

  C.54      If applicable, is wage FAR 22.404-2                                         
            determination included                                                      
            in contract?                                                                

  C.55      Is there written       FAR 32.702, 32.703-2                                 
            assurance that                                                              
            adequate funds are                                                          
            available, or is the                                                        
            award conditioned upon                                                      
            availability of funds?                                                      

  C.56      Is contract signed by  FAR 1.601, 4.101                                     
            a warranted CO and is                                                       
            amount within his/her                                                       
            authority?                                                                  
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  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR   **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                     

  C.57      Is there evidence of   NIH Manual                                 
            an internal file       6304.71                                    
            review of contract and                                            
            documentation, and                                                
            resolution of issues                                              
            raised?                                                           

  C.58      Is draft/final         FAR 5.301                                  
            FedBizOpps Award       (required                                  
            Notice in file?        \>\$25K)                                   

  C.59      If applicable, is      FAR 5.303(a),                              
            draft/final public     HHSAR                                      
            award announcement     305.303(a)                                 
            ("Congressional        (required \>                               
            Liaison Office") in    \$1M)                                      
            file?                                                             

  C.60      Has CO assured that    FAR 4.1103                                 
            contractor is in CCR?                                             

  C.61      Has written or         FAR 14.409-1                               
            electronic post-award                                             
            notice been provided                                              
            within 3 calendar days                                            
            after contract award                                              
            to each unsuccessful                                              
            bidder?                                                           

  C.62      Does award document    FAR 52.301                                 
            include all clauses                                               
            required for the type                                             
            of contract?                                                      

  C.63      Has CO entered         FAR 4.604(b);                              
            contract into          HHSAR 304.602                              
            Prism/Compusearch                                                 
            (NBS) and completed                                               
            DCIS documentation                                                
            within required                                                   
            timeframes?                                                       

  C.64      Has source selection   FAR 3.104-4                                
            information been                                                  
            appropriately marked?                                             

                                   **2-STEP SB                                
                                   -- ADDITIONAL                              
                                   ITEMS**                                    

  C.65      Were technical         FAR 14.503-1,                              
            proposals submitted in 14.401,                                    
            Step 1 timely and      14.403(a)                                  
            handled properly?                                                 
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  **No.**   **Action Item**           **FAR/HHSAR      **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                      Part**                                        

  C.66      Were late technical       FAR 14.502-1(b)                               
            proposals submitted in                                                  
            response to Step 1 RTP                                                  
            handled properly?                                                       

  C.67      If 2-step sealed bidding, FAR                                           
            are proposals properly    14.503-1(e)(2)                                
            evaluated and categorized                                               
            as acceptable, reasonably                                               
            susceptible of being made                                               
            acceptable, or                                                          
            unacceptable?                                                           

  C.68      If 2-step sealed bidding, FAR                                           
            are proposals which       14.503-1(e)(2)                                
            modified, or failed to                                                  
            conform to the essential                                                
            requirements of RTP                                                     
            determined to be                                                        
            nonresponsive and                                                       
            therefore unacceptable?                                                 

  C.69      If insufficient           FAR                                           
            acceptable proposals      14.503-1(f)(1) &                              
            received to ensure price  (2)                                           
            competition under Step 2,                                               
            did CO identify proposal                                                
            deficiencies and request                                                
            clarifying/supplemental                                                 
            info?                                                                   

  C.70      If 2-step sealed bidding, FAR 14.503-1(g)                               
            were unsuccessful                                                       
            offerors in Step 1                                                      
            advised of the basis for                                                
            determination not to                                                    
            continue to Step 2, and                                                 
            were debriefings held if                                                
            requested by unsuccessful                                               
            offerors after Step 1?                                                  

  C.71      If 2-step SB              FAR 14.503-1(i)                               
            discontinued, did CO                                                    
            include statement of                                                    
            facts and circumstances                                                 
            in contract file and                                                    
            notify each offeror in                                                  
            writing?                                                                

  C.72      Was responsiveness of     FAR 14.301                                    
            Step 2 bids determined?                                                 
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  **No.**   **Action Item**        **FAR/HHSAR    **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**
                                   Part**                                      

  C.73      Were Step 2 bids       FAR 14.302(a),                              
            submitted timely, and  14.304(b)(1)                                
            if late, were they                                                 
            handled properly?                                                  

  C.74      Was a public bid       FAR 14.402-1,                               
            opening held for Step  14.402-2                                    
            2 bids?                                                            

  C.75      Was submission,        FAR 14.302,                                 
            modification or        14.303, 14.304                              
            withdrawal of bids in                                              
            Step 2 handled                                                     
            properly?                                                          

  C.76      If Step 2 bid opening  FAR 14.402-3                                
            postponed, were proper                                             
            procedures followed?                                               

  C.77      If individual Step 2   FAR 14.404-2                                
            bids rejected, were                                                
            proper procedures                                                  
            followed?                                                          

  C.78      If all Step 2 bids     FAR 14.404-3                                
            rejected, did CO                                                   
            notify all bidders                                                 
            with reason?                                                       

  C.79      Were all or none       FAR 14.404-5                                
            qualifications in Step                                             
            2 bids handled                                                     
            properly?                                                          

  C.80      For Step 2 bids, were  FAR 14.405,                                 
            minor bid              14.407-1,                                   
            informalities and      14.407-2,                                   
            mistakes in bid        14.407-3                                    
            handled properly?                                                  
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**SECTION D -- Contract Administration**

  --------- --------------------- ------------------- ----------- -------- --------- ----------------------
  **No.**   **Action Item**       **FAR/HHSAR Part**  **Yes**     **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**

                                  **ADMINISTRA-TIVE                                  
                                  ACTIONS**                                          

  D.1       Was COTR/PO           NCI Contract                                       
            designated in         Workform                                           
            writing?                                                                 

  D.2       Does COTR/PO have     HHSAR 307.170 and                                  
            training in           307.170-1 and 2                                    
            accordance with HHSAR                                                    
            requirements or has a                                                    
            waiver obtained?                                                         

  D.3       If mistake after      FAR 14.407-4                                       
            award, have                                                              
            appropriate                                                              
            procedures been                                                          
            followed?                                                                

  D.4       If FAR 52.219-28 was  FAR 19.308(d),                                     
            included in contract, 52.219-28(b)                                       
            did contractor                                                           
            represent its size                                                       
            status upon                                                              
            occurrence of events                                                     
            stipulated?                                                              

  D.5       Is contractor size    FAR 19.308(d)                                      
            status representation                                                    
            validated or updated                                                     
            in the ORCA, and its                                                     
            data in the CCR to                                                       
            reflect its current                                                      
            status?                                                                  

  D.6       [If CO was notified   [FAR                []{.mark}                      
            of possible           3.1003(b)]{.mark}                                  
            contractor violation                                                     
            of Federal criminal                                                      
            law, have proper                                                         
            procedures been                                                          
            followed, including                                                      
            coordination with                                                        
            OIG?]{.mark}                                                             

  D.7       If options included   FAR 17.207                                         
            in contract, have                                                        
            they been executed                                                       
            properly and                                                             
            documented?                                                              
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+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+
| * | **Action Item**    | **F      | * | * | * | **Comments**        |
| * |                    | AR/HHSAR | * | * | * |                     |
| N |                    | Part**   | Y | N | N |                     |
| o |                    |          | e | o | / |                     |
| . |                    |          | s | * | A |                     |
| * |                    |          | * | * | * |                     |
| * |                    |          | * |   | * |                     |
+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+
| D | If task/delivery   | FAR      |   |   |   |                     |
| . | order over \$5M    | 16.505(  |   |   |   |                     |
| 8 | under IDIQ, does   | a)(9)(b) |   |   |   |                     |
|   | requirement sent   |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | under fair         | \(iii\)  |   |   |   |                     |
|   | opportunity        |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | provide proper     |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | information?       |          |   |   |   |                     |
+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+
| D | If task/delivery   | FAR      |   |   |   |                     |
| . | order under IDIQ,  | 16.5     |   |   |   |                     |
| 9 | in excess of \$5M, | 05(b)(4) |   |   |   |                     |
|   | has CO properly    |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | notified           |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | unsuccessful       |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | offerors?          |          |   |   |   |                     |
+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+
|   |                    | #        |   |   |   |                     |
|   |                    | PROTESTS |   |   |   |                     |
+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+
| D | If protest after   | FAR      |   |   |   |                     |
| . | award, has CO      | 33.104   |   |   |   |                     |
| 1 | determination for  |          |   |   |   |                     |
| 0 | agency protest     |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | been handled       |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | timely?            |          |   |   |   |                     |
+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+
| D | If protest after   | HHSAR    |   |   |   |                     |
| . | award, has CO      | 333.     |   |   |   |                     |
| 1 | obtained           | 103(f(1) |   |   |   |                     |
| 1 | concurrence from   | and      |   |   |   |                     |
|   | Protest Control    | (2)(iii) |   |   |   |                     |
|   | Officer (and OGC,  |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | if agency          |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | protest)?          |          |   |   |   |                     |
+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+
| D | If protest after   | FAR      |   |   |   |                     |
| . | award, has CO      | 33.104,  |   |   |   |                     |
| 1 | followed           | HHSAR    |   |   |   |                     |
| 2 | appropriate        | 333.104  |   |   |   |                     |
|   | protest procedures |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | in response to     | NIH      |   |   |   |                     |
|   | protest filed with | Manual   |   |   |   |                     |
|   | GAO?               | 6033-1 & |   |   |   |                     |
|   |                    | 6033-2   |   |   |   |                     |
+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+
| D | If protest after   | FAR      |   |   |   |                     |
| . | award of           | 16.505(  |   |   |   |                     |
| 1 | task/delivery      | a)(9)(i) |   |   |   |                     |
| 3 | order under IDIQ,  |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | and if \<\$10M, is |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | it only on the     |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | basis that order   |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | increases scope,   |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | period, or maximum |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | value of contract? |          |   |   |   |                     |
+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+
| D | If applicable, has | FAR      |   |   |   |                     |
| . | D&F to allow       | 3        |   |   |   |                     |
| 1 | performance been   | 3.104(c) |   |   |   |                     |
| 4 | properly approved? | & (d),   |   |   |   |                     |
|   |                    | HHSAR    |   |   |   |                     |
|   |                    | 33       |   |   |   |                     |
|   |                    | 3.104(c) |   |   |   |                     |
|   |                    | & (d),   |   |   |   |                     |
|   |                    | NIH      |   |   |   |                     |
|   |                    | Manual   |   |   |   |                     |
|   |                    | 6033-2   |   |   |   |                     |
+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+
| D | If mistake after   | FAR      |   |   |   |                     |
| . | award, have        | 14.407-4 |   |   |   |                     |
| 1 | appropriate        |          |   |   |   |                     |
| 5 | procedures been    |          |   |   |   |                     |
|   | followed?          |          |   |   |   |                     |
+---+--------------------+----------+---+---+---+---------------------+

+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+
| *  | **Action Item**     | **FAR/   | * | * | * | **Comments**       |
| *N |                     | HHSAR/** | * | * | * |                    |
| o. |                     |          | Y | N | N |                    |
| ** |                     | **NIH    | e | o | / |                    |
|    |                     | Policy   | s | * | A |                    |
|    |                     | Part**   | * | * | * |                    |
|    |                     |          | * |   | * |                    |
+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+
|    |                     | **       |   |   |   |                    |
|    |                     | MODIFICA |   |   |   |                    |
|    |                     | -TIONS** |   |   |   |                    |
+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+
| D. | Are contract        | FAR 43   |   |   |   |                    |
| 16 | modifications       |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | properly            |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | documented, citing  |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | correct authority   |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | and funding, within |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | scope, and issued   |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | properly by a       |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | warranted CO, as    |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | unilateral or       |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | bilateral?          |          |   |   |   |                    |
+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+
| D. | If change order     | FAR 43.2 |   |   |   |                    |
| 17 | issued, is it       |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | within scope,       |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | within parameters   |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | of Changes clause   |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | and signed by a     |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | warranted CO        |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | (within his/her     |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | authority)?         |          |   |   |   |                    |
+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+
| D. | Did CO ensure       | FAR      |   |   |   |                    |
| 18 | availability of     | 43.105   |   |   |   |                    |
|    | funds prior to      |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | issuing contract    |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | modification?       |          |   |   |   |                    |
+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+
| D. | Has contract        | FAR      |   |   |   |                    |
| 19 | modification been   | 4.600    |   |   |   |                    |
|    | entered into        | 6(b)(5); |   |   |   |                    |
|    | Prism/Compusearch   | NBS      |   |   |   |                    |
|    | (NBS) and FPDS      |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | (through DCIS)      |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | including mods for  |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | change in size      |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | status, as          |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | applicable?         |          |   |   |   |                    |
+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+
| D. | If change order     | FAR 43.2 |   |   |   |                    |
| 20 | issued, was         |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | equitable           |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | adjustment          |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | definitized?        |          |   |   |   |                    |
+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+
| D. | If change orders    | FAR      |   |   |   |                    |
| 21 | have been executed, | 43.204   |   |   |   |                    |
|    | were they           |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | definitized in a    |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | timely manner?      |          |   |   |   |                    |
+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+
| D. | Does supplemental   | FAR      |   |   |   |                    |
| 22 | agreement           | 4        |   |   |   |                    |
|    | defnitizing a       | 3.204(c) |   |   |   |                    |
|    | change order        |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | include a           |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | Contractor's        |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | Statement of        |          |   |   |   |                    |
|    | Release?            |          |   |   |   |                    |
+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+
| D. | If modification is  | FAR      |   |   |   |                    |
| 23 | for new work, is    | 6.303,   |   |   |   |                    |
|    | approved JOFOC in   | HHSAR    |   |   |   |                    |
|    | file?               | 306.303, |   |   |   |                    |
|    |                     | JOFOC    |   |   |   |                    |
|    |                     | Desk     |   |   |   |                    |
|    |                     | Guide    |   |   |   |                    |
+----+---------------------+----------+---+---+---+--------------------+

+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **        | * | * | * | **Comments**      |
| * |                     | FAR/HHSAR | * | * | * |                   |
| N |                     | Part**    | Y | N | N |                   |
| o |                     |           | e | o | / |                   |
| . |                     |           | s | * | A |                   |
| * |                     |           | * | * | * |                   |
| * |                     |           | * |   | * |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| D | Where applicable,   | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | are contractor's    | 50.103-6  |   |   |   |                   |
| 2 | requests for        |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 4 | equitable           |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | adjustment          |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | processed IAW FAR   |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | 50.103 and is there |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | a compliant         |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | approval/denial     |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | Memorandum of       |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | Decision in file?   |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| D | If a contract with  | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | options and a       | 19.705-2  |   |   |   |                   |
| 2 | subcontracting plan |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | was required, or if |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | a modification to a |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | contract, have      |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | revised             |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | subcontracting      |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | goals been          |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | negotiated?         |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| D | Where applicable,   | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | are contractor's    | 50.103-6  |   |   |   |                   |
| 2 | requests for        |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 6 | equitable           |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | adjustment          |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | processed in        |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | accordance with FAR |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | 50.103 and is there |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | a compliant         |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | approval/denial     |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | Memorandum of       |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | Decision in file?   |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
|   |                     | #         |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     |  INVOICES |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| D | Have contractor's   | FAR 32    |   |   |   |                   |
| . | invoices been       |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 2 | reviewed/a          |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 7 | pproved/disapproved |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | in a timely manner? |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
|   |                     | **TERMIN  |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | A-TIONS** |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| D | If termination for  | FAR 49    |   |   |   |                   |
| . | convenience/default |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 2 | deemed necessary,   |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 8 | was process handled |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | properly?           |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
|   |                     | #         |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | NOVATIONS |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| D | If novation/change  | FAR 42.12 |   |   |   |                   |
| . | of name agreement   |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 2 | requested, was      |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 9 | process handled     |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | properly?           |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+

+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | # FAR/H   | * | * | * | **Comments**     |
| * |                     | HSAR Part | * | * | * |                  |
| N |                     |           | Y | N | N |                  |
| o |                     |           | e | o | / |                  |
| . |                     |           | s | * | A |                  |
| * |                     |           | * | * | * |                  |
| * |                     |           | * |   | * |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
|   |                     | #         |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | PAST PER- |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | **F       |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | ORMANCE** |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Are past            | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | performance         | 42.1502   |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 | evaluations         |           |   |   |   |                  |
| 0 | (interim/final) in  |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | file?               |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
|   |                     | # CLAIMS/ |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | **D       |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | ISPUTES** |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Are claims/disputes | FAR 33.2, |   |   |   |                  |
| . | handled properly?   | HHSAR     |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 |                     | 333.2     |   |   |   |                  |
| 1 |                     |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Has CO made a       | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | timely response to  | 33.2      |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 | contractor dispute  | 11(c)-(f) |   |   |   |                  |
| 2 | under CDA?          |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Has contractor      | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | submitted certified | 33.207    |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 | claim under CDA?    |           |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 |                     |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Has CO consulted    | HHSAR     |   |   |   |                  |
| . | OGC in resolving    | 333.211   |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 | dispute under CDA?  |           |   |   |   |                  |
| 4 |                     |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Has CO successfully | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | resolved claim      | 33.210    |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 | under CDA?          |           |   |   |   |                  |
| 5 |                     |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Has CO rendered     | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | final decision      | 33.211,   |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 | under CDA IAW FAR & | HHSAR     |   |   |   |                  |
| 6 | agency provisions?  | 333.211   |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | If applicable, is   | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | alternate dispute   | 33.214    |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 | resolution process  |           |   |   |   |                  |
| 7 | used?               |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
|   |                     | # IN      |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | SPECTIONS |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Is there compliance | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | with                | 46.102    |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 | acceptance          |           |   |   |   |                  |
| 8 | /inspection/quality |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | assurance           |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | requirements?       |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | If commercial, is   | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | there compliance    | 12.208    |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 | with commercial     |           |   |   |   |                  |
| 9 | quality             |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | a                   |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | ssurance/inspection |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | requirements?       |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+

+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **        | * | * | * | **Comments**     |
| * |                     | FAR/HHSAR | * | * | * |                  |
| N |                     | Part**    | Y | N | N |                  |
| o |                     |           | e | o | / |                  |
| . |                     |           | s | * | A |                  |
| * |                     |           | * | * | * |                  |
| * |                     |           | * |   | * |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
|   |                     | *         |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | *SUB-CONT |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | RACTING** |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | If applicable, are  | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | subcontract reports | 19.70     |   |   |   |                  |
| 4 | by prime contractor | 4(a)(10), |   |   |   |                  |
| 0 | and subcontractors  | 19.705-6, |   |   |   |                  |
|   | in file ([using     | 19.705-7, |   |   |   |                  |
|   | eSRS]{.mark}), and  | 19.706    |   |   |   |                  |
|   | have the reports    | (Req. for |   |   |   |                  |
|   | been evaluated?     | Large     |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | Bus. \>   |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | \$550K)   |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
|   |                     | #         |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | DEBARMENT |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Have                | FAR 9.4,  |   |   |   |                  |
| . | d                   | HHSAR     |   |   |   |                  |
| 4 | ebarment/suspension | 309.4     |   |   |   |                  |
| 1 | procedures been     |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | properly followed?  |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
|   |                     | # VECP    |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Has Value           | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | Engineering Change  | 48.103    |   |   |   |                  |
| 4 | Proposal (VECP)     |           |   |   |   |                  |
| 2 | been received and   |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | processed           |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | appropriately?      |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
|   |                     | **P       |   |   |   |                  |
|   |                     | ROPERTY** |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+
| D | Was an analysis     | FAR       |   |   |   |                  |
| . | conducted of the    | 45.105    |   |   |   |                  |
| 4 | contractor's        |           |   |   |   |                  |
| 3 | property management |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | policies,           |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | procedure,          |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | practices and       |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | systems, and if     |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | noncompliant, did   |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | CO provide written  |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | notification as     |           |   |   |   |                  |
|   | required?           |           |   |   |   |                  |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+------------------+

**SECTION E -- Contract Closeout**

+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| * | **Action Item**     | **        | * | * | * | **Comments**      |
| * |                     | FAR/HHSAR | * | * | * |                   |
| N |                     | Part**    | Y | N | N |                   |
| o |                     |           | e | o | / |                   |
| . |                     |           | s | * | A |                   |
| * |                     |           | * | * | * |                   |
| * |                     |           | * |   | * |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| E | Has final           | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | payment/settlement  | 4.804-5   |   |   |   |                   |
| 1 | been made?          |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| E | Have administrative | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | closeout procedures | 4.804-5   |   |   |   |                   |
| 2 | been accomplished?  |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| E | Has contract        | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | completion          | 4         |   |   |   |                   |
| 3 | statement been      | .804-5(b) |   |   |   |                   |
|   | prepared?           |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| E | Has disposition of  | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | GFP/GFE been        | 45.603    |   |   |   |                   |
| 4 | addressed?          |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| E | Has final past      | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | performance         | 42.1502   |   |   |   |                   |
| 5 | evaluation been     |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | received?           | (over     |   |   |   |                   |
|   |                     | \$100K)   |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| E | If applicable, has  | HHSAR     |   |   |   |                   |
| . | a contract audit in | 3         |   |   |   |                   |
| 6 | accordance with     | 04.804-70 |   |   |   |                   |
|   | agency procedures   |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | been performed?     |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| E | Have storage,       | FAR 4.805 |   |   |   |                   |
| . | handling & disposal |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 7 | of contract files   |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | been accomplished   |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | in accordance with  |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | agency procedures?  |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| E | Has closeout been   | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | accomplished in a   | 4.804-1   |   |   |   |                   |
| 8 | timely manner?      |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| E | Has the HHS GWAC    | HHS       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | contract been used  | guidance  |   |   |   |                   |
| 9 | to accomplish       |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | closeout, or has a  |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | justification been  |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | prepared for the    |           |   |   |   |                   |
|   | file?               |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+
| E | Have excess funds   | FAR       |   |   |   |                   |
| . | been deobligated    | 4.804-5   |   |   |   |                   |
| 1 | and returned to     |           |   |   |   |                   |
| 0 | customer?           |           |   |   |   |                   |
+---+---------------------+-----------+---+---+---+-------------------+