215.408 Solicitation provisions and contract

clauses.

(1) Use the clause at 252.215-7002, Cost Estimating System requirements, in all solicitations and

contracts to be awarded on the basis of certified cost or pricing data.

(2) When contracting with the Canadian Commercial Corporation -

(i)(A) Use the provision at 252.215-7003, Requirement for Submission of Data Other Than Certified

Cost or Pricing Data - Canadian Commercial Corporation -

(1) In lieu of 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than

Certified Cost or Pricing Data, in a solicitation, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures

for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, for a sole source acquisition

from the Canadian Commercial Corporation that is -

(i) Cost-reimbursement, if the contract value is expected to exceed $700,000; or

(ii) Fixed-price, if the contract value is expected to exceed $500 million; or

(2) In lieu of 252.215-7010, in a solicitation, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for

the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, for a sole source acquisition from

the Canadian Commercial Corporation that does not meet the thresholds specified in paragraph

(2)(i)(A)(1) of this section, if approval is obtained as required at 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii); and

(B) Do not use 252.225-7003 in lieu of 252.215-7010 in competitive acquisitions; and

(ii)(A) Use the clause at 252.215-7004, Requirement for Submission of Data Other Than Certified

Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications - Canadian Commercial Corporation -

(1) In a solicitation, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of

commercial products and commercial services, for a sole source acquisition, from the Canadian

Commercial Corporation and resultant contract that is -

(i) Cost-reimbursement, if the contract value is expected to exceed $700,000; or

(ii) Fixed-price, if the contract value is expected to exceed $500 million;

(2) In a solicitation, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of

commercial products and commercial services, for a sole source acquisition from the Canadian

Commercial Corporation and resultant contract that does not meet the thresholds specified in

paragraph (2)(ii)(A)(1) of this section, if approval is obtained as required at 225.870-4(c)(2)(ii); or

(3)(i) In a solicitation, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of

commercial products and commercial services, for a competitive acquisition that includes FAR

52.215-21, Requirement for Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications, or that

meets the thresholds specified in paragraph (2)(ii)(A)(1) of this section.

(ii) The contracting officer shall then select the appropriate clause to include in the contract

(52.215-21 only if award is not to the Canadian Commercial Corporation; or 252.215-7004 if award is
to the Canadian Commercial Corporation and necessary approval is obtained in accordance with

225.870-4(c)(2)(ii)); and

(B) The contracting officer may specify a higher threshold in paragraph (b) of the clause

252.215-7004.

(3) Use the provision at 252.215-7008, Only One Offer, in competitive solicitations that exceed the

simplified acquisition threshold, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the

acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.

(4) When the solicitation requires the submission of certified cost or pricing data, the contracting

officer should include 252.215-7009, Proposal Adequacy Checklist, in the solicitation to facilitate

submission of a thorough, accurate, and complete proposal.

(5) When reasonably certain that the submission of certified cost or pricing data or data other than

certified cost or pricing data will be required or when using the provision at 252.215-7008 -

(i) Use the basic or alternate of the provision at 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or

Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, in lieu of the provision at FAR

52.215-20, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or

Pricing Data, in solicitations, including solicitations using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition

of commercial products and commercial services.

(A) Use the basic provision when submission of certified cost or pricing data is required to be in the

FAR Table 15-2 format, or if it is anticipated, at the time of solicitation, that the submission of

certified cost or pricing data may not be required.

(B) Use the alternate I provision to specify a format for certified cost or pricing data other than the

format required by FAR Table 15-2;

(ii) Use the provision at 252.215-7011, Requirements for Submission of Proposals to the

Administrative Contracting Officer and Contract Auditor, when using the basic or alternate of the

provision at 252.215-7010 and copies of the proposal are to be sent to the ACO and contract auditor;

and

(iii) Use the provision at 252.215-7012, Requirements for Submission of Proposals via Electronic

Media, when using the basic or alternate of the provision at 252.215-7010 and submission via

electronic media is required.

(6) Use the provision at 252.215-7013, Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors, in all solicitations.

(7) Use the clause at 252.215-7014, Exception from Certified Cost or Pricing Data Requirements for

Foreign Military Sales Indirect Offsets, in solicitations and contracts that contain the provision at

252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost

or Pricing Data, when it is reasonably certain that -

(i) The contract is expected to include costs associated with an indirect offset; and

(ii) The submission of certified cost or pricing data or data other than certified cost or pricing data

will be required.

(8) Use the clause at 252.215-7015, Program Should-Cost Review, in all solicitations and contracts
for the development or production of a major weapon system, as defined in 234.7001.

Parent topic: Subpart 215.4 - CONTRACT PRICING