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Part 1 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Subpart 1.1 - Purpose, Authority, Issuance
1.109 Statutory acquisition–related dollar thresholds-adjustment for inflation.
1.110 Positive law codification.
Subpart 1.2 - Administration
1.201-2 FAR Secretariat.
1.202 Agency compliance with the FAR.
Subpart 1.3 - Agency Acquisition Regulations
Subpart 1.4 - Deviations from the FAR
Subpart 1.5 - Agency and Public Participation
1.501 Solicitation of agency and public views.
1.501-3 Exceptions.
1.502 Unsolicited proposed revisions.
1.503 Public meetings.
Subpart 1.6 - Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities
Subpart 1.7 - Determinations and Findings
This part sets forth basic policies and general information about the Federal Acquisition Regulations System including purpose, authority, applicability, issuance, arrangement, numbering, dissemination, implementation, supplementation, maintenance, administration, and deviation. subparts 1.2 , 1.3 , and 1.4 prescribe administrative procedures for maintaining the FAR System.
(b) The Federal Acquisition System will-
(1) Satisfy the customer in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service by, for example-
(a) The development of the FAR System is in accordance with the requirements of 41 U.S.C. chapter 13, Acquisition Councils.
(a) The FAR is published in-
(b) The FAR is issued as Chapter1 of Title48, CFR. Subsequent chapters are reserved for agency acquisition regulations that implement or supplement the FAR (see subpart 1.3). The CFR Staff will assign chapter numbers to requesting agencies.
(c) Each numbered unit or segment (e.g.,part, subpart, section, etc.) of an agency acquisition regulation that is codified in the CFR shall begin with the chapter number. However, the chapter number assigned to the FAR will not be included in the numbered units or segments of the FAR.
(3) Using the FAR coverage at 9.106-4(d) as a typical illustration, reference to the–
(i) Part would be “FAR part 9” outside the FAR and “part9” within the FAR.
(ii) Subpart would be “FAR subpart 9.1” outside the FAR and “subpart 9.1” within the FAR.
(4) Citations of authority (e.g.,statutes or Executive orders) in the FAR shall follow the Federal Register form guides.
Copies of the FAR in CFR form may be purchased from the Bookstore of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402.
The Paperwork Reduction Act of1980 ( 44 U.S.C. chapter 35 ) imposes a requirement on Federal agencies to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before collecting information from 10 or more members of the public. The information collection and recordkeeping requirements contained in this regulation have been approved by the OMB. The following OMB control numbers apply:
9000-0183
9000-0177
19.7 9000-0192, 9000-0006, and 9000-0007
22.5 9000-0175
1250-0003
1235-0007 and 1235-0025
1250-0005
22.16 1245-0004
9000-0188
9000-0184
9000-0096
9000-0070 and 9000-0138
9000-0010 and 9000-0138
42.15 9000-0142
44.305 9000-0132
9000-0164
52.204-12
52.204-15
9000-0185
52.204-20 9000-0189
52.204-23 9000-0197
52.207-4 9000-0082
52.209-2 9000-0190
9000-0190
52.209-11 9000-0193
52.209-12 9000-0193
52.209-13 9000-0198
52.211-7 9000-0153
52.212-3(h) 9000-0094
52.212-5 9000-0034
52.219-9 9000-0192, 9000-0006, and 9000-0007
3245-0374
52.222-6 1235-0023
1235-0008 and 1235-0018
9000-0155
52.222-26 1250-0001, 1250-0003, and 1250-0008
1250-0004
52.222-37 1250-004 and 1293-0005
52.222-38 1250-004 and 1293-0005
1235-0018 and 1235-0007
52.222-54 1615-0092
52.222-55
52.222-56
52.222-62 1235-0018, 1235-0021, 1235-0029
9000-0180
52.223-11 9000-0191
52.223-12 9000-0191
52.223-12 9000-0194
52.224-3 9000-0182
52.225-10 9000-0024
52.225-12 9000-0024
52.225-26 9000-0184
52.227-11 9000-0095
52.227-13 9000-0095
52.232-33 9000-0144
52.232-34 9000-0144
9000-0060
52.237-10 9000-0152
52.242-5 9000-0196
52.242-13 9000-0108
9000-0149
52.244-2(i) 9000-0132
52.247-6 9000-0061
52.247-52 9000-0061
52.251-2 9000-0032
SF294 9000-0006
SF295 9000-0007
In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1304 , a new requirement for a certification by a contractor or offeror may not be included in this chapter unless-
(a) 41 U.S.C. 1908 requires that the FAR Council periodically adjust all statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds in the FAR for inflation, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section. This adjustment is calculated every 5 years, starting in October 2005, using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all-urban consumers, and supersedes the applicability of any other provision of law that provides for the adjustment of such acquisition-related dollar thresholds.
(c) The statute does not permit escalation of acquisition-related dollar thresholds established by:
(1) 40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter IV, Wage Rate Requirements (Construction);
(2) 41 U.S.C. chapter 67, Service Contract Labor Standards; or
(3) The United States Trade Representative pursuant to the authority of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 ( 19 U.S.C. 2511 et seq.).
(d) A matrix showing calculation of the most recent escalation adjustments of statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds is available via the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov(search FAR Case 2014-022).
(a) Public Law 107-217 revised, codified, and enacted as title 40, United States Code, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, certain general and permanent laws of the United States.
(b) Public Law 111-350 revised, codified, and enacted as title 41, United States Code, Public Contracts, certain general and permanent laws of the United States.
(c) The following table provides cross references between the historical titles of the acts, and the current reference in title 40 or title 41.
Historical Title of Act
Division/ Chapter/ Subchapter
Brooks Architect Engineer Act
40 U.S.C. chapter 37
40 U.S.C. chapter 31, Subchapter IV
Wage Rate Requirements (Construction)
Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, Title III.
41 U.S.C. Div. C of subtitle I*
41 U.S.C. chapter 85
40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter III
41 U.S.C. Div. B of subtitle I**
41 U.S.C. chapter 21
41 U.S.C. chapter 35
41 U.S.C. chapter 65
Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000.
* Except sections 3302, 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4710, and 4711.
** Except sections 1704 and 2303.
(a) Subject to the authorities discussed in 1.103, revisions to the FAR will be prepared and issued through the coordinated action of two councils, the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (DAR Council) and the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAA Council). Members of these councils shall-
(1) Represent their agencies on a full-time basis;
(2) Be selected for their superior qualifications in terms of acquisition experience and demonstrated professional expertise; and
(3) Be funded by their respective agencies.
(b) The chairperson of the CAA Council shall be the representative of the Administrator of General Services. The other members of this council shall be one each representative from the-
(1) Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, Justice, Labor, State, Transportation, and Treasury; and
(2) Environmental Protection Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Social Security Administration, Small Business Administration, and U.S. Agency for International Development.
(c) The Director of the DAR Council shall be the representative of the Secretary of Defense. The operation of the DAR Council will be as prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. Membership shall include representatives of the military departments, the Defense Logistics Agency, and the Defense Contract Management Agency.
(d) Responsibility for processing revisions to the FAR is apportioned by the two councils so that each council has cognizance over specified parts or subparts.
(e) Each council shall be responsible for-
(1) Agreeing on all revisions with the other council;
(2) Submitting to the FAR Secretariat (see 1.201-2) the information required under paragraphs 1.501-2(b) and (e) for publication in the Federal Register of a notice soliciting comments on a proposed revision to the FAR;
(3) Considering all comments received in response to notice of proposed revisions;
(4) Arranging for public meetings;
(5) Preparing any final revision in the appropriate FAR format and language; and
(6) Submitting any final revision to the FAR Secretariat for publication in the Federal Register and printing for distribution.
(a) The General Services Administration is responsible for establishing and operating the FAR Secretariat to print, publish, and distribute the FAR through the Code of Federal Regulations system (including a loose-leaf edition with periodic updates).
(b) Additionally, the FAR Secretariat shall provide the two councils with centralized services for-
(1) Keeping a synopsis of current FAR cases and their status;
(2) Maintaining official files;
(3) Assisting parties interested in reviewing the files on completed cases; and
(4) Performing miscellaneous administrative tasks pertaining to the maintenance of the FAR.
Agency compliance with the FAR (see 1.304 ) is the responsibility of the Secretary of Defense (for the military departments and defense agencies), the Administrator of General Services (for civilian agencies other than NASA), and the Administrator of NASA (for NASA activities).
Unless precluded by law, executive order, or regulation, deviations from the FAR may be granted as specified in this subpart when necessary to meet the specific needs and requirements of each agency. The development and testing of new techniques and methods of acquisition should not be stifled simply because such action would require a FAR deviation. The fact that deviation authority is required should not, of itself, deter agencies in their development and testing of new techniques and acquisition methods. Refer to 31.101 for instructions concerning deviations pertaining to the subject matter of part 31 , Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. Deviations are not authorized with respect to 30.201-3 and 30.201-4 , or the requirements of the Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) rules and regulations (48 CFR Chapter99 (FAR Appendix)). Refer to 30.201-5 for instructions concerning waivers pertaining to Cost Accounting Standards.
Individual deviations affect only one contract action, and, unless 1.405 (e) is applicable, may be authorized by the agency head. The contracting officer must document the justification and agency approval in the contract file.
“Significant revisions,” as used in this subpart, means revisions that alter the substantive meaning of any coverage in the FAR System and which have a significant cost or administrative impact on contractors or offerors, or significant effect beyond the internal operating procedures of the issuing agency. This expression, for example, does not include editorial, stylistic, or other revisions that have no impact on the basic meaning of the coverage being revised.
(a) Views of agencies and nongovernmental parties or organizations will be considered in formulating acquisition policies and procedures.
(b) The opportunity to submit written comments on proposed significant revisions shall be provided by placing a notice in the Federal Register. Each of these notices shall include-
(1) The text of the revision or, if it is impracticable to publish the full text, a summary of the proposal;
(2) The address and telephone number of the individual from whom copies of the revision, in full text, can be requested and to whom comments thereon should be addressed; and
(3) When 1.501-3(b) is applicable, a statement that the revision is effective on a temporary basis pending completion of the public comment period.
(c) A minimum of 30 days and, normally, at least 60 days will be given for the receipt of comments.
(a) Comments need not be solicited when the proposed coverage does not constitute a significant revision.
(b) Advance comments need not be solicited when urgent and compelling circumstances make solicitation of comments impracticable prior to the effective date of the coverage, such as when a new statute must be implemented in a relatively short period of time. In such case, the coverage shall be issued on a temporary basis and shall provide for at least a 30 day public comment period.
Consideration shall also be given to unsolicited recommendations for revisions that have been submitted in writing with sufficient data and rationale to permit their evaluation.
Public meetings may be appropriate when a decision to adopt, amend, or delete FAR coverage is likely to benefit from significant additional views and discussion.
(b) Agency heads may mutually agree to-
Contracting officers are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensuring compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguarding the interests of the United States in its contractual relationships. In order to perform these responsibilities, contracting officers should be allowed wide latitude to exercise business judgment. Contracting officers shall-
(b) Ensure that contractors receive impartial, fair, and equitable treatment;
(c) Request and consider the advice of specialists in audit, law, engineering, information security, transportation, and other fields, as appropriate; and
(d) Designate and authorize, in writing and in accordance with agency procedures, a contracting officer’s representative (COR) on all contracts and orders other than those that are firm-fixed price, and for firm-fixed-price contracts and orders as appropriate, unless the contracting officer retains and executes the COR duties. See 7.104(e). COR-
(7) Shall be designated in writing, with copies furnished to the contractor and the contract administration office-
(c) Limitations. The authority in paragraph (b)(2) of this subsection may be exercised only when-
41 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)(G) requires agency heads to establish and maintain a procurement career management program and a system for the selection, appointment, and termination of appointment of contracting officers. Agency heads or their designees may select and appoint contracting officers and terminate their appointments. These selections and appointments shall be consistent with Office of Federal Procurement Policy’s (OFPP) standards for skill-based training in performing contracting and purchasing duties as published in OFPP Policy Letter No. 05-01, Developing and Managing the Acquisition Workforce, April 15, 2005.
In selecting contracting officers, the appointing official shall consider the complexity and dollar value of the acquisitions to be assigned and the candidate’s experience, training, education, business acumen, judgment, character, and reputation. Examples of selection criteria include-
A contracting officer’s representative (COR) assists in the technical monitoring or administration of a contract (see 1.602-2 (d)). The COR shall maintain a file for each assigned contract. The file must include, at a minimum–