FAR Part 8.0

Question 1

Purpose of Part 8

Answer 1

Establishes priority of sources for government supplies and services.

Question 2

General Requirements

Answer 2

All IT acquisitions must comply with capital planning and investment control guidelines.

Question 3

Priorities for Mandatory Sources (Supplies)

Answer 3

-Agency inventories
-Excess supplies from other agencies
-Federal Prison Industries, Inc.
-Procurement List items for people who are blind or severely disabled
-Wholesale supply sources (e.g., GSA)

Question 4

Priorities for Mandatory Sources (Services)

Answer 4

Services from the Procurement List for people who are blind or severely disabled.

Question 5

Other Mandatory Sources

Answer 5

-Public utilities
-Printing supplies
-Leased motor vehicles
-Strategic materials
-Helium

Question 6

Other Sources

Answer 6

Consider Federal Supply Schedules, multi-agency contracts, and commercial sources if mandatory sources are unavailable.

Question 7

Contract Clause

Answer 7

Include clause 52.208-9 in relevant contracts, specifying required purchases from mandatory sources.