PAR Part 53

Question 1

53.100 Scope of subpart.

Answer 1

This subpart contains requirements and information generally applicable to the forms prescribed in this regulation.

Question 2

53.101 Requirements for use of forms.

Answer 2

The requirements for use of the forms prescribed or referenced in this part are contained in parts 1 through 52, where the subject matter applicable to each form is addressed. The specific location of each requirement is identified in subpart 53.2 .

Question 3

53.102 Current editions.

Answer 3

The form prescriptions in subpart 53.2 and the FAR forms located at https://www.gsa.gov/forms contain current edition dates. Contracting officers shall use the current editions unless otherwise authorized under this regulation.

Question 4

The following forms are prescribed as stated in this section for use in simplified acquisition procedures, orders under existing contracts or agreements, and orders from required sources of supplies and services:

(a) SF 18 (Rev.6/95), Request for Quotations, or SF 1449 (Rev. Nov 2021), Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Answer 4

SF 18 is prescribed for use in obtaining price, cost, delivery, and related information from suppliers as specified in 13.307(b).

SF 1449, as prescribed in 53.212, or other agency forms/automated formats, may also be used to obtain price, cost, delivery, and related information from suppliers as specified in 13.307(b).

Question 5

The following forms are prescribed as stated in this section for use in simplified acquisition procedures, orders under existing contracts or agreements, and orders from required sources of supplies and services:

(b) SF 30 (Rev.11/2016),

Answer 5

Amendment of Solicitation/ Modification of Contract. SF 30, prescribed in 53.243, may be used for modifying purchase orders, as specified in 13.307(c)(3).

Question 6

The following forms are prescribed as stated in this section for use in simplified acquisition procedures, orders under existing contracts or agreements, and orders from required sources of supplies and services:

(c) SF 44 (Rev.10/83),

Answer 6

Purchase Order Invoice Voucher. SF 44 is prescribed for use in simplified acquisition procedures, as specified in 13.306.

Question 7

(d) SF 1165 (6/83Ed.),

Answer 7

Receipt for Cash-Subvoucher. SF 1165 (GAO) may be used for imprest fund purchases, as specified in 13.307(e).

Question 8

(e) OF 336 (4/86Ed.),

Answer 8

Continuation Sheet. OF 336, prescribed in 53.214(h), may be used as a continuation sheet in solicitations, as specified in 13.307(c)(1).

Question 9

Purpose of Par 53

Answer 9

Outlines forms required for procurement by government agencies

Contains requirements and information for the forms prescribed in the FAR

Requirements for use of forms prescribed in FAR

Subpart 53.2 - Specific location of each requirement

Question 10

SF 1449

Answer 10

Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Question 11

SF 26

Answer 11

Award/Contract

Question 12

SF 33

Answer 12

Solicitation, Offer &Award

Question 13

SF 1442

Answer 13

Solicitation, Offer, Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

Question 14

SF 30

Answer 14

Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract

Question 15

Altering and Overprinting

Answer 15

No alteration for standard forms without exception approval

May be overprinted with names, addresses, and other uniform entries; overprinting does not require exception
approval

Contracting officers may request exceptions
to SFs for special construction and printing.

Question 16

Computer Generated Forms

Answer 16

Forms may be computer generated without exception approval - no changes allowed

Forms must carry SF or OF number and edition date or the form is in an electronic format covered by ANSI standards.

Electronic forms available a:t GSA.gov/reference/forms

Question 17

Prescription & Numbering

Answer 17

Arranged by subject matter and keyed to the parts of the FAR in which the form usage requirement is addressed

53.243 Contract Modifications (SF 30).

• SECTION (KEYED OT FAR PART CONTAINING SUBJECT MÄTTER: USAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR FS 30 ARE ADDRESSED IN PART 43, CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS) .243
• PART AND SUBPART (INVARIABLE). 53

Question 18

Proper Use

Answer 18

The FAR provides guidance on the proper use of the forms, including instruction on completing them and requirements for their use.

Forms are a critical part of the procurement process and
must be completed accurately and in accordance with
federal regulations to ensure the government contracts are awarded fairly and efficiently.