Contracting Life Cycle Phases

Question 1

What are the three lifecycle phases of a contract

Answer 1

Pre-award, Award, and Post-award

Question 2

What two primary activities happen during the pre-award phase?

Answer 2

1. Develop solicitation (FAR Part 7, Acquisition planning and FAR Part 11, Describing Agency Needs
2. Develop offer

Question 3

What is the primary activity during the award phase?

Answer 3

Form the contract

Question 4

Where in the FAR does it discuss protest processes?

Answer 4

FAR subpart 33.1

Question 5

What two primary activities happen during the post-award phase?

Answer 5

1. Perform contract
2. Contract close out