Interested parties must submit such comments separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 1 and 52 Government procurement. Edward C. Loeb, Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division. Definitions in part 2 apply to the entire regulation unless specifically defined in another part, subpart, section, provision, or clause. Words or terms defined in a specific part, subpart, section, provision, or clause have that meaning when used in that part, subpart, section, provision, or clause.
Undefined words retain their common dictionary meaning.
Unless otherwise specified, a specific dollar threshold for the purpose of applicability is the final anticipated dollar value of the action, including the dollar value of all options. If the action establishes a maximum quantity of supplies or services to be acquired or establishes a ceiling price or establishes the final price to be based on future events, the final anticipated dollar value must be the highest final priced alternative to the Government, including the dollar value of all options. Statutory citations in this regulation include all applicable amendments, unless otherwise stated. When an imperative sentence directs action, the contracting officer is responsible for the action unless another party is expressly cited. Substantially as follows or substantially the same as, when used in the prescription of a provision or clause, means that authorization is granted to prepare and utilize a variation of that provision or clause to accommodate requirements that are peculiar to an individual acquisition.