53.300 Listing of Standard, Optional, and Agency forms
Source: FAR 53.300 on acquisition.gov
FAR 53.300 mandates the use of specific, standardized forms in federal acquisitions and provides official sources for accessing them to ensure compliance and consistency.
Overview
FAR 53.300 provides a comprehensive listing of Standard Forms (SF), Optional Forms (OF), and agency-specific forms required for use in federal acquisitions. The section organizes these forms numerically and specifies where they can be accessed, primarily through the GSA Forms Library or other agency-specific websites. The forms cover a wide range of acquisition activities, including solicitations, contract awards, bonds, vouchers, property reports, labor standards, and security agreements. This listing ensures that contracting professionals use the correct, standardized documents as mandated by the FAR for various procurement processes.
Key Rules
- Use of Standard and Optional Forms
- Contracting professionals must use the specified SF and OF forms for acquisition activities as outlined in the FAR.
- Access to Forms
- Forms listed in Table 53-1 are available at the GSA Forms Library, while those in Table 53-2 are accessible via agency-specific URLs.
- Form Identification
- Each form is identified by a unique number and title, ensuring clarity and consistency in documentation.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Ensure the correct forms are used for each acquisition step and are sourced from the official repositories.
- Contractors: Complete and submit the required forms as part of the acquisition process.
- Agencies: Maintain and update form listings and ensure accessibility for users.
Practical Implications
- This section exists to standardize documentation and streamline acquisition processes across the federal government.
- It impacts daily contracting by mandating the use of specific forms for various procurement actions, reducing errors and ensuring compliance.
- Common pitfalls include using outdated or incorrect forms, which can delay or invalidate procurement actions.
This subpart identifies, in numerical sequence, Standard Forms (SF), Optional Forms (OF) and agency forms that are specified by the FAR for use in acquisitions.
(a) You can access the forms in Table 53-1 at the GSA Forms Library at https://www.gsa.gov/forms" target="_blank">https://www.gsa.gov/forms.
| Form Number | Title |
|---|---|
| SF 18 | Request for Quotation |
| SF 24 | Bid Bond |
| SF 25 | Performance Bond |
| SF 25A | Payment Bond |
| SF 25B | Continuation Sheet for 24, 25, and 25A |
| SF 26 | Award/Contract |
| SF 28 | Affidavit of Individual Surety |
| SF 30 | Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract |
| SF 33 | Solicitation, Offer and Award |
| SF 34 | Annual Bid Bond |
| SF 35 | Annual Performance Bond |
| SF 120 | Report of Excess Personal Property |
| SF 120A | Continuation Sheet Report of Excess Personal Property |
| SF 126 | Report of Personal Property for Sale |
| SF 126A | Report of Personal Property for Sale (Continuation Sheet). |
| SF 252 | Architect-Engineer Contract |
| SF 273 | Reinsurance Agreement for a Bonds Statute Performance Bond |
| SF 274 | Reinsurance Agreement for a Bonds Statute Payment Bond |
| SF 275 | Reinsurance Agreement in Favor of the United States |
| SF 294 | Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts |
| SF 298 | Report Documentation Page |
| SF 308 | Request For Wage Determination and Response to Request |
| SF 330 | Architect-Engineer Qualifications |
| SF 1034 | Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal |
| SF 1035 | Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal |
| SF 1094 | U.S. Tax Exemption Form |
| SF 1094A | U.S. Tax Exemption Form continuation sheet |
| SF 1165 | Receipt for Cash-Subvoucher |
| SF 1402 | Certificate of Appointment |
| SF 1403 | Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor |
| SF 1404 | Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Technical |
| SF 1405 | Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Production |
| SF 1406 | Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Quality Assurance |
| SF 1407 | Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Financial Capability |
| SF 1408 | Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System |
| SF 1409 | Abstract of Offers |
| SF 1410 | Abstract of Offers Continuation |
| SF 1413 | Statement and Acknowledgment) |
| SF 1414 | Consent of Surety |
| SF 1415 | Consent of Surety and Increase of Penalty |
| SF 1416 | Payment Bond For Other Than Construction Contracts |
| SF 1418 | Performance Bond for Other Than Construction Contracts |
| SF 1423 | Inventory Verification Sheet |
| SF 1424 | Inventory Disposal Report |
| SF 1427 | Inventory Schedule A–Continuation Sheet) |
| SF 1428 | Inventory Disposal Schedule) |
| SF 1429 | Inventory Disposal Schedule–Continuation Sheet |
| SF 1435 | Settlement Proposal (Inventory Basis) |
| SF 1436 | Settlement Proposal (Total Cost Basis) |
| SF 1437 | Settlement Proposal for Cost Reimbursement Type Contracts |
| SF 1438 | Settlement Proposal (Short Form) |
| SF 1439 | Schedule of Accounting Information |
| SF 1440 | Application For Partial Payment |
| SF 1442 | Solicitation, Offer, and Award |
| SF 1443 | Contractor’s Request For Progress Payment |
| SF 1444 | Request For Authorization of Additional Classification and Rate |
| SF 1445 | Labor Standards Interview |
| SF 1446 | Labor Standards Investigation Summary Sheet |
| SF 1447 | Solicitation/Contract |
| SF 1449 |
Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. |
| OF 17 | Notice To Offeror |
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| OF 91 | Release of Personal Property From Escrow |
| OF 307 | Contract Award. |
| OF 308 | Solicitation and Offer- Negotiated Acquisition |
| OF 309 | Amendment of Solicitation (Negotiated Procurements). |
| OF 336 | Continuation Sheet |
| OF 347 | Order for Supplies or Services |
| OF 348 | Order For Supplies or Services - Continuation |
| OF 1419 | Abstract of Offers - Construction |
| OF 1419A | Abstract of Offers-Construction Continuation Sheet |
(b) You can access the forms in Table 53-2 at the websites listed in the table.
| Form Number | Title | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Form DD 254 | Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification | https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd0254.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd0254.pdf |
| Form DD 441 | Department of Defense Security Agreement | http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/forms/eforms/dd0441_2017.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd0441_2020.pdf |
| Form WH-347 | Payroll–U.S. Department of Labor | https://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh347.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh347.pdf |