15.300
Scope of subpart
FAR 15.300 defines the scope for source selection policies and procedures in competitive negotiated acquisitions, ensuring a fair and consistent evaluation process.
Overview
- FAR 15.300 establishes the scope for Subpart 15.3, outlining the policies and procedures that govern the selection of sources in competitive negotiated acquisitions. This section serves as the entry point for understanding how the government evaluates and selects contractors when multiple offers are received under negotiated procurement methods.
Key Rules
- Source Selection Policies
- Sets the framework for how agencies must conduct source selection in competitive negotiated acquisitions.
- Procedural Guidance
- Indicates that detailed procedures for evaluating proposals and selecting sources are provided in the subsequent sections of Subpart 15.3.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must follow the policies and procedures in Subpart 15.3 when conducting competitive negotiated acquisitions.
- Contractors: Should understand that their proposals will be evaluated according to the rules set forth in this subpart.
- Agencies: Responsible for ensuring fair, transparent, and effective source selection processes.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to ensure that all competitive negotiated acquisitions are conducted using consistent and fair procedures.
- It impacts daily contracting by setting expectations for how proposals will be evaluated and how source selection decisions are made.
- Common pitfalls include misunderstanding the distinction between negotiated and sealed bidding processes, or failing to follow the prescribed procedures in subsequent sections.