Contracting Officers must insert a clause substantially similar to the clause in section 1052.201-70, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Appointment and Authority, in all solicitations and contracts. Exceptions to the requirement for inclusion of the COR clause and the appointment of a COR may be made at the discretion of the BCPO.

(b) Inclusion of printing requirements (limited exceptions are set forth in paragraphs 35-2 through 35-4 of the Government Printing and Binding Regulations) in contracts for supplies and services is prohibited unless specifically approved by the Director, Office of Administrative Services, Headquarters. Contracting officers shall insert the clause at 952.208-70

(d) (2) The Head of the Contracting Activity, or designee, for contracts estimated to be within the limits of their delegated authority, may approve the use of an economic price adjustment clause when appropriate in accordance with 48 CFR 16.203-4. [49 FR 11955, Mar. 28, 1984, as amended at

for any interest penalty if the Department makes the transfer within 30 days.

their ability to award subcontracts as economic leverage to acquire rights for themselves in inventions resulting from subcontracts.

All proposed termination settlements shall be reviewed and approved by the Office of the Legal Adviser for legal sufficiency. In addition, (a) All proposed termination settlements from domestic contracting activities shall be approved by the head of the contracting activity, with the exception of termination settlements on simplified acquisitions and no-cost termination settlements; and, (b) All

There is no USAID-prescribed format or form for determinations and findings (D&Fs). D&Fs are to contain the information specified in (48 CFR) FAR 1.704 and any information which may be required by the (48 CFR) FAR or AIDAR section under which the D&F is issued. [58 FR 8702, Feb. 17, 1993, as amended at 62 FR

Advance agreements on selected costs may be negotiated with USAID contractors by the Bureau for Management, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Cost Audit Support Division, Overhead and Special Cost and Contract Close-Out Branch (M/OAA/CAS/OCC). Such advance understandings will be applicable to all USAID contracts with that contractor. [49 FR 13250, Apr. 3, 1984, as amended at 50 FR 50302, Dec. 10, 1985; 51 FR 20651

The Procurement Executive is the agency head's designee for the purposes of FAR 27.304-4. Questions regarding the appeals procedure as specified in FAR 27.304-4(b) shall be referred to A/OPE. [59 FR 66763, Dec. 28, 1994

As prescribed in 48 CFR 1315.204-570(b)(1), insert the following provision: Evaluation Quantities—Indefinite Quantity Contract (Date) To evaluate offers for award purposes, the Government will apply the offeror's proposed fixed-prices/rates to the estimated quantities

provided to the Senior Procurement Executive and the DOC Office of Inspector General. See DAO 207-10 for procedures.

(a) Contracting officers shall obtain the opinion of the Procurement Counsel as to the adequacy of the documents pledging the assets of an individual surety prior to accepting bid guarantee and payment and performance bonds. (b) Evidence of possible criminal or fraudulent activities by an individual surety shall be referred to the DOC Office of Inspector General. Policies and procedures for the initiation and conduct of investigations

(a) The designee authorized to render a decision on the Small Business Administration's appeal of the contracting officer's decision is set forth in CAM 1301.70. (b) In response to SBA's appeal to the agency head, the designee authorized in CAM 1301.70 shall forward justification for their decision to the agency head. (c) The designee authorized in CAM 1301.70 shall reply to the SBA within 30 working

information concerning the availability of disadvantaged businesses, the effects of discrimination on opportunities for ACDBEs, and the recipient's efforts to increase participation of ACDBEs.

As prescribed in HHSAR 370.304(d), the Contracting Officer shall insert the following clause: Needle Exchange (DEC 2015) The Contractor shall not use any funds obligated under this contract to carry out any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic

The authority vested in the Secretary to execute, award, and administer a contract, purchase order, or other agreement for the expenditure of funds to acquire the specific services set forth in 801.670-1 through 801.670-4 is delegated to the SPE. The SPE further delegates this authority to

without paying such charges. Payment for such fees must be made in accordance with Part 813.

(b) (2) The Senior Procurement Executives are authorized to ratify unauthorized commitments. (3) The ratification authority of the DOE and NNSA Senior Procurement Executives in paragraph (b)(2) of this section is delegated to the Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) for individual unauthorized commitments of $25,000 or under. The ratification authority of the HCA is nondelegable.

(a) This part applies to purchases of utility services from nonregulated and regulated utility suppliers when a delegation of authority from GSA for those services is requested and obtained. (b) (4) The acquisition of energy, such as electricity, and natural or manufactured gas, when purchased as a commodity is considered to be acquisitions of supplies rather than utility services as described in FAR

interest of the government with due concern for individual rights.

Use the clause at 252.232-7017, Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors—Prohibition on Fees and Consideration, in solicitations and contracts, including those using FAR part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, that include the clause at FAR

(a) 10 U.S.C. 2858 requires agency head approval to expedite the completion date of a contract funded by a Military Construction Appropriations Act, if additional costs are involved. This approval authority may not be redelegated. The approval authority must— (1) Certify that the additional expenditures are necessary to protect the National interest; and (2) Establish a reasonable completion date for

As prescribed in 416.506(a), insert a provision substantially as follows: Evaluation Quantities—Indefinite-Delivery Contract (FEB 1988) To evaluate offers for award purposes, the Government will apply the offeror's proposed fixed-prices/rates to the estimated quantities included

(a) The Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) is responsible for coordinating the handling of bid protests lodged with the Government Accountability Office (GAO). (b) The head of the contracting activity (HCA), on a non-delegable basis, may resolve protests and authorize reimbursement of costs in accordance with FAR 33.102(b).

The SPE may make the determination prescribed in FAR 25.105(a). Requests for a determination by the SPE shall be submitted by the HCA, in writing, and shall provide a detailed justification supporting why evaluation factors higher than those listed in FAR 25.102(b)(1) and (2) should be applied to

(a) The SPE is designated as the official authorized to give advance approval of an individual deviation concerning cost principles. (b) The SPE is designated as the official authorized to give advance approval of a class deviation concerning cost principles after coordination with the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council. (c) Requests for advance approval of class deviations concerning cost principles