26.602
Applicability
FAR 26.602 mandates that the ban on text messaging while driving applies to all federal solicitations and contracts, ensuring universal compliance.
Overview
FAR 26.602 establishes the scope of Subpart 26.6, stating that its requirements apply to all solicitations and contracts. This means that the policies and procedures outlined in Subpart 26.6 regarding banning text messaging while driving are universally applicable, regardless of contract type, value, or agency. The section ensures that all government contractors and contracting officers are aware that the subpart's provisions must be incorporated into every federal contract and solicitation without exception.
Key Rules
- Universal Applicability
- The requirements of Subpart 26.6 must be included in all federal solicitations and contracts.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure that the provisions of Subpart 26.6 are included in every solicitation and contract.
- Contractors: Must comply with the policies to ban text messaging while driving as required by Subpart 26.6.
- Agencies: Must oversee and enforce compliance with these requirements across all contracts.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to clarify that the ban on text messaging while driving is a mandatory policy for all federal contracts, promoting safety and reducing liability.
- It impacts daily contracting by requiring universal compliance, leaving no room for exceptions based on contract type or value.
- Common pitfalls include failing to include the required provisions in solicitations or contracts, which could result in noncompliance findings.