8.005
Contract clause
Contractors must obtain specified supplies or services from mandatory sources identified in the contract schedule, as required by the clause at 52.208-9.
Overview
FAR 8.005 requires contracting officers to include the clause at 52.208-9, "Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply and Services," in solicitations and contracts where contractors must provide supplies or services for Government use that are listed on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. The contracting officer must also specify in the contract schedule which supplies or services must be obtained from a mandatory source and identify the specific source.
Key Rules
- Clause Inclusion
- The clause at 52.208-9 must be inserted in applicable solicitations and contracts.
- Identification of Mandatory Sources
- Contracting officers must clearly identify in the contract schedule the supplies or services to be purchased from a mandatory source and specify the source.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must include the required clause and clearly identify mandatory sources and items in the contract schedule.
- Contractors: Must procure specified supplies or services from the identified mandatory sources.
- Agencies: Ensure compliance with mandatory source requirements and proper contract documentation.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures that contractors fulfill the Government’s statutory obligation to purchase certain supplies and services from designated sources supporting people who are blind or severely disabled.
- Failure to comply can result in contract noncompliance and potential legal or administrative consequences.
- Contractors must pay close attention to contract schedules to identify mandatory sourcing requirements and avoid unauthorized purchases.