4.1700
Scope of subpart
FAR 4.1700 requires executive agencies (excluding DoD) to annually report service contract activities to OMB, ensuring public transparency of federal service contracting.
Overview
- FAR 4.1700 defines the scope of Subpart 4.17, which implements statutory requirements for executive agencies (excluding DoD) to report annually on service contract activities. The regulation is rooted in section 743(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010, and the Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act. The reported information is compiled into an inventory that is made publicly accessible, promoting transparency in federal service contracting.
Key Rules
- Annual Reporting Requirement
- Executive agencies must report annually to OMB on service contract activities as mandated by law.
- Applicability
- Applies to executive agencies covered by the FAIR Act, but not to the Department of Defense.
- Public Accessibility
- The service contract inventory information reported by agencies will be made available to the public.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure accurate data on service contracts is collected and reported as required.
- Contractors: May be required to provide information or data to support agency reporting.
- Agencies: Must compile, review, and submit annual service contract inventories to OMB and ensure public accessibility.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to increase transparency and oversight of federal service contracting.
- Agencies must establish processes to gather and report required data, and contractors should be prepared to support these efforts.
- Failure to comply can result in incomplete inventories and potential scrutiny from oversight bodies or the public.