What is the difference between the FAR and the DFAR?

The FAR contractual clauses are specified on every Federal contract, and the DFARS clause is specified on almost every DOD contract.

What is Government property far?

Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling. Government-furnished property means property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the Contractor for performance of a contract.

Is far 15 too tedious?

While the FAR Part 15 Process Model is suitable for many acquisitions that fall under FAR Part 15, it is a cumbersome, time-consuming and costly procedure to use when there are numerous competitors, and an unnecessarily complex procedure to use when ordering from GSA schedules, making simplified acquisitions, or giving …

What part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR covers Government property?

Subpart 45.4 – Title to Government Property Property that is leased by the Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for use shall be considered Government-furnished property under the clause 52.245-1, Government Property.

What is FAR compliance?

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the regulatory compliance foundation comprised of the rules and requirements that the federal government and government contractors are obligated to comply with when pursuing, executing and performing contracts with the Federal government.

Is the FAR law?

The FAR controls most aspects of executive agency acquisitions, e.g. socioeconomic policy, competition requirements, exceptions to specific policies, and mandatory clauses to include in Government contracts. Much of the FAR is based on statutes like the Competition in Contracting Act or the Contract Disputes Act.

What is the function of Pcarss?

Create and modify plant clearance cases and referrals. Create, complete or delegate inventory verifications. Create, review and accept, modify, or reject requisitions. Issue shipping instructions, sale instructions or other disposition instructions.

What is the purpose of Cpars?

CPARS is a web-enabled application that collects and manages the library of automated Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs). A CPAR assesses a contractor’s performance and provides a record, both positive and negative, on a given contractor during a specific period of time.

What is far 12?

FAR Part 12 requires that agencies conduct market research to determine whether commercial items are available that could meet the agency’s requirements and to acquire such items when they are available.

What is an SF 30?

SF 30 is prescribed for use in amending invitation for bids, as specified in 14.208 ; modifying purchase and delivery orders, as specified in 13.302-3 ; and modifying contracts, as specified in 42.1203(h), 43.301 , 49.602-5 , and elsewhere in this regulation. …

Is the inspection FAR Clause applicable to DFARS 217.17?

RIR – With regard to workmanship issues related to the matter you have described be mindful of DFARS 217.17, and its related clauses if the “contract” work you are describing is/was performed under a Master Agreement. If so then there may be some 252.217 clauses that are applicable beyond the inspection FAR clause mentioned by Vern.

When to use FAR clause with alternate I?

(2) The contracting officer shall use the clause with its Alternate I in contracts other than those identified in FAR 45.104 (a), Responsibility and Liability for Government Property.

What does 45.105 contractors property management system compliance?

45.105 Contractors’ property management system compliance. (a) The agency responsible for contract administration shall conduct an analysis of the contractor’s property management policies, procedures, practices, and systems. This analysis shall be accomplished as frequently as conditions warrant, in accordance with agency procedures.

When is a contract awarded under FAR Part 12?

(iii) Contracts or modifications awarded under FAR part 12 procedures where Government property that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, is furnished or where the contractor is directed to acquire property for use under the contract that is titled in the Government.