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Target Audience: Small-to-mid-sized government contractors, proposal writers, and compliance officers who need to quickly understand FAR requirements.
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53.236-1 - Construction | FAR Navigator

53.236-1

Construction

FAR 53.236-1 mandates specific forms for federal construction contracts based on contract value and type, ensuring standardized and compliant documentation.

Overview

FAR 53.236-1 prescribes the mandatory forms for use in federal contracting related to construction, alteration, repair, dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. It specifies which forms must be used depending on the contract type and value, ensuring standardized documentation and compliance with federal acquisition procedures. The section references the use of SF 1442 for contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, OF 347 for contracts below that threshold, and OF 1419/1419A for recording bids or proposals. This ensures that all construction-related federal contracts are processed using the correct, government-approved forms.

Key Rules

SF 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award - Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
- Required for soliciting offers and awarding contracts over the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 347 (Order for Supplies or Services)
- May be used for contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 1419 and OF 1419A (Abstract of Offers - Construction and Continuation Sheet)
- Used for recording bids or proposal information for construction contracts.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must use the prescribed forms for the appropriate contract type and value, and ensure proper documentation of bids and awards.
Contractors: Should be familiar with these forms and ensure their submissions comply with the requirements.
Agencies: Must oversee the correct use of forms and maintain records as specified.

Practical Implications

This section ensures uniformity and legal sufficiency in construction contracting documentation.
Using the wrong form can delay contract awards or result in noncompliance.
Contractors should be prepared to complete and submit the correct forms for their bids and proposals.

References done in this subsection

36.701Standard and optional forms for use in contracting for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements

53.213Simplified acquisition procedures (SF’s 18, 30, 44, 1165, 1449, and OF’s 336, 347, and 348)

53.236Construction and architect-engineer contracts

53.236-1

Construction

FAR 53.236-1 mandates specific forms for federal construction contracts based on contract value and type, ensuring standardized and compliant documentation.

Overview

Key Rules

SF 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award - Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
- Required for soliciting offers and awarding contracts over the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 347 (Order for Supplies or Services)
- May be used for contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 1419 and OF 1419A (Abstract of Offers - Construction and Continuation Sheet)
- Used for recording bids or proposal information for construction contracts.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must use the prescribed forms for the appropriate contract type and value, and ensure proper documentation of bids and awards.
Contractors: Should be familiar with these forms and ensure their submissions comply with the requirements.
Agencies: Must oversee the correct use of forms and maintain records as specified.

Practical Implications

This section ensures uniformity and legal sufficiency in construction contracting documentation.
Using the wrong form can delay contract awards or result in noncompliance.
Contractors should be prepared to complete and submit the correct forms for their bids and proposals.

References done in this subsection

36.701Standard and optional forms for use in contracting for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements

53.213Simplified acquisition procedures (SF’s 18, 30, 44, 1165, 1449, and OF’s 336, 347, and 348)

53.236Construction and architect-engineer contracts

53.236-1

Construction

FAR 53.236-1 mandates specific forms for federal construction contracts based on contract value and type, ensuring standardized and compliant documentation.

Overview

Key Rules

SF 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award - Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
- Required for soliciting offers and awarding contracts over the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 347 (Order for Supplies or Services)
- May be used for contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 1419 and OF 1419A (Abstract of Offers - Construction and Continuation Sheet)
- Used for recording bids or proposal information for construction contracts.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must use the prescribed forms for the appropriate contract type and value, and ensure proper documentation of bids and awards.
Contractors: Should be familiar with these forms and ensure their submissions comply with the requirements.
Agencies: Must oversee the correct use of forms and maintain records as specified.

Practical Implications

This section ensures uniformity and legal sufficiency in construction contracting documentation.
Using the wrong form can delay contract awards or result in noncompliance.
Contractors should be prepared to complete and submit the correct forms for their bids and proposals.

53.236-1

Construction

FAR 53.236-1 mandates specific forms for federal construction contracts based on contract value and type, ensuring standardized and compliant documentation.

Overview

Key Rules

SF 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award - Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
- Required for soliciting offers and awarding contracts over the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 347 (Order for Supplies or Services)
- May be used for contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 1419 and OF 1419A (Abstract of Offers - Construction and Continuation Sheet)
- Used for recording bids or proposal information for construction contracts.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must use the prescribed forms for the appropriate contract type and value, and ensure proper documentation of bids and awards.
Contractors: Should be familiar with these forms and ensure their submissions comply with the requirements.
Agencies: Must oversee the correct use of forms and maintain records as specified.

Practical Implications

This section ensures uniformity and legal sufficiency in construction contracting documentation.
Using the wrong form can delay contract awards or result in noncompliance.
Contractors should be prepared to complete and submit the correct forms for their bids and proposals.

53.236-1

Construction

FAR 53.236-1 mandates specific forms for federal construction contracts based on contract value and type, ensuring standardized and compliant documentation.

Overview

Key Rules

SF 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award - Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
- Required for soliciting offers and awarding contracts over the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 347 (Order for Supplies or Services)
- May be used for contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 1419 and OF 1419A (Abstract of Offers - Construction and Continuation Sheet)
- Used for recording bids or proposal information for construction contracts.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must use the prescribed forms for the appropriate contract type and value, and ensure proper documentation of bids and awards.
Contractors: Should be familiar with these forms and ensure their submissions comply with the requirements.
Agencies: Must oversee the correct use of forms and maintain records as specified.

Practical Implications

This section ensures uniformity and legal sufficiency in construction contracting documentation.
Using the wrong form can delay contract awards or result in noncompliance.
Contractors should be prepared to complete and submit the correct forms for their bids and proposals.

53.236-1

Construction

FAR 53.236-1 mandates specific forms for federal construction contracts based on contract value and type, ensuring standardized and compliant documentation.

Overview

Key Rules

SF 1442 (Solicitation, Offer and Award - Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
- Required for soliciting offers and awarding contracts over the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 347 (Order for Supplies or Services)
- May be used for contracts under the simplified acquisition threshold for construction, alteration, repair, or removal/demolition of improvements.
OF 1419 and OF 1419A (Abstract of Offers - Construction and Continuation Sheet)
- Used for recording bids or proposal information for construction contracts.

Responsibilities

Contracting Officers: Must use the prescribed forms for the appropriate contract type and value, and ensure proper documentation of bids and awards.
Contractors: Should be familiar with these forms and ensure their submissions comply with the requirements.
Agencies: Must oversee the correct use of forms and maintain records as specified.

Practical Implications

This section ensures uniformity and legal sufficiency in construction contracting documentation.
Using the wrong form can delay contract awards or result in noncompliance.
Contractors should be prepared to complete and submit the correct forms for their bids and proposals.

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