Applicability
FAR 4.1702 establishes which agencies, contracts, and contractors must comply with service contract inventory and reporting requirements, ensuring transparency in federal service contracting.
Overview
FAR 4.1702 outlines the applicability of Subpart 4.17, which governs the requirements for service contract inventories. This section specifies which agencies, contracts, and contractors are subject to these requirements, and references the legal and policy framework for compiling and submitting service contract inventories. It clarifies that the subpart applies to all FAIR Act agencies (except DoD as noted in 4.1705), covers solicitations, contracts, and orders for services (including construction) that meet or exceed certain thresholds, and applies to both contractors and their first-tier subcontractors. The procedures for inventory compilation and submission are governed by federal law and OFPP guidance, with a link provided for further details. The subpart also addresses the obligations for obtaining and reporting information from service contractors.
Key Rules
- Agency Applicability
- Applies to all FAIR Act agencies except the Department of Defense (DoD), which is addressed separately in 4.1705.
- Contract and Order Applicability
- Covers solicitations, contracts, and orders for services (including construction) that meet or exceed the thresholds specified in 4.1703.
- Contractor Applicability
- Applies to both contractors and their first-tier subcontractors.
- Inventory Procedures
- Procedures for compiling and submitting service contract inventories are governed by federal law and OFPP guidance.
- Reporting Requirements
- Addresses requirements for obtaining information from and reporting by agency service contractors.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure contracts and orders subject to this subpart comply with inventory and reporting requirements.
- Contractors: Provide required information for service contract inventories and comply with reporting obligations.
- Agencies: Compile and submit service contract inventories per OFPP guidance and applicable law.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures transparency and oversight of service contracts by requiring agencies and contractors to report on service contract activities.
- Contractors must be aware of their reporting obligations if their contracts meet the specified thresholds.
- Agencies must follow OFPP guidance and legal requirements for inventory compilation and submission, which may require coordination with contractors and subcontractors.