36.604
Performance evaluation
FAR 36.604 requires contracting officers to prepare past performance evaluations for architect-engineer contracts in accordance with FAR 42.1502(f), ensuring consistent and documented contractor assessments.
Overview
FAR 36.604 directs contracting professionals to FAR 42.1502(f) for the specific requirements regarding the preparation of past performance evaluations for architect-engineer (A-E) contracts. This section emphasizes the importance of evaluating contractor performance on A-E contracts and ensures that agencies follow standardized procedures for documenting and using past performance information. The referenced section (42.1502(f)) outlines the timing, content, and process for these evaluations, which are critical for future source selection and contractor responsibility determinations.
Key Rules
- Reference to FAR 42.1502(f)
- Contracting officers must follow the requirements in FAR 42.1502(f) when preparing past performance evaluations for A-E contracts.
- Applicability to Architect-Engineer Contracts
- The rule specifically applies to contracts for architect-engineer services, ensuring consistent evaluation practices across agencies.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure that past performance evaluations for A-E contracts are prepared in accordance with FAR 42.1502(f).
- Contractors: Should be aware that their performance will be formally evaluated and documented for future reference.
- Agencies: Responsible for maintaining and utilizing past performance information in future procurements.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures that A-E contractor performance is systematically evaluated and recorded, supporting better acquisition decisions in the future.
- Proper compliance helps agencies identify high-performing contractors and address performance issues early.
- Failure to follow these requirements can result in incomplete records, affecting future contract awards and contractor accountability.