1506-The FAR System Flashcards
How many sub-chapters are in the FAR?
8 subchapters
What is Subchapter A in the FAR?
General
What is Subchapter B in the FAR?
Competition and Acquisition Planning
What is Subchapter C in the FAR?
Contracting Methods and Contract Types
What is Subchapter D in the FAR?
Socioeconomic Programs
What is Subchapter E in the FAR?
General Contracting Requirements
What is Subchapter F in the FAR?
Special Categories of Contracting
What is Subchapter G in the FAR?
Contract Management
What is Subchapter H in the FAR?
Clauses and Forms
What is implementation / when does the DFARS implement the FAR?
When the DFARS adds to information that is already in the FAR
What is supplementation / when does the DFARS supplement the FAR?
When the DFARS Adds information that is not in the FAR
What do individual deviations affect?
Only 1 contract action FAR 1.403
What do class deviations affect?
More than 1 contract action FAR 1.403
What is the “rulemaking process”?
The process of creating and issuing federal regulations
Begins when legislation is passed or an executive order is issued that requires regulatory implementation
Responsible agency creates and publishes a “proposed rule” in the Federal Register
What is the goal of the FAR System?
Satisfy the customer in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness of the delivered product or service
Began with Vice President Gore in 1993
Simplification of the Acquisition Process
Board developed core guiding principles
Core principles issued as a preface to the FAR
Statement of the goals of the system
Guide future changes to the FAR
How many “parts” does the FAR contain?
53
How many “subchapters” does the FAR contain?
8
What is the FAR Matrix?
Determines which clauses and provisions are optional required or applicable based on what your buying
What is a regulation?
A regulation is a general statement issued by an agency, board, or commission that has the force and effect of law
What types of things are acquired in procurement contracts?
A variety of supplies and services
Supplies and equipment
Services
Construction
Research & Developement
Who is responsible for maintaining the FAR?
The FAR Council
comprised of the Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Secretary of Defense, the Administrators of the General Services Administration (GSA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The responsibility is carried out by the Defense Acquisition Regulations (DAR) council and the Civilian Agency Acquisition council (CAA)
Who is responsible for maintaining the DFARS?
The Defense Acquisition Regulations council (DAR)
What is the definition of solicitation?
Any request to submit offers or quotations
to the Government.
