FAR Part 8.4 – Federal Supply Schedule Process Map1 of 2 Obtain required solicitation reviews and approvals in accordance with agency procedure: NOAA AGO Handbook Request Quotes using procedures at either , or ordering procedures established by the GSA (SEE FAR 8.403) , SEE FAR Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer Prepare solicitation in accordance with procedures for orders for supplies or services not requiring a Statement of Work (SOW) at FAR or special ordering procedures established by the GSA (SEE FAR 8.403) When applicable, answer vendor questions, amend RFQ Finalize solicitation and prepare for required reviews and issuance Go to Map 2 FAR 8.4 Determination to source through required or optional FSS (FAR 8.002)8.002 Is this for supplies or services not requiring a Statement of Work? Yes Prepare solicitation in accordance procedures at FAR for Services Requiring a Statement of Work or special ordering procedures established by the GSA (SEE FAR 8.403) Is this a single order or a GSA BPA? No Is this a single order or a GSA BPA? Follow BPA establishment procedures at FAR in addition to the procedures at either , or ordering procedures established by the GSA (SEE FAR 8.403) , SEE FAR **SEE FAR 8.404: When using FAR 8.4, do not combine with FAR Parts 13, 14, 15, or 19 (except for bundling)FAR BPA Single Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer THIS IS A GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY – SEE NOAA APG CHAPTERS for specific guidance and references to applicable statute, regulation, DOC policy, and NOAA policy.
FAR Part 8.4 – Federal Supply Schedule Process Map 2 of 2 Evaluate quotes in accordance stated evaluation criteria (See FAR and ) Prepare Award in C* From Map 1 FAR 8.4 Document selection in accordance with the documentation requirements at either , or If awarding a BPA, document in accordance with FAR in addition to or Obtain required award reviews and approvals in accordance with agency procedure: NOAA AGO Handbook Receive quotes Obtain contractor signature on award (if required to form offer and acceptance) Sign Award and create administrative record of award obligation in C* FPDS Entry (obtain review and approval when required by local policy) Provide Post award information to unsuccessful quoters in accordance with FAR (d)FAR (d) Go to APG Post Award If applicable, negotiate price reductions (and both price and non-price terms and conditions) with vendor quote that represents the best value (See FAR and ) If agreement cannot be reached, negotiate with other vendors that responded to the RFQ Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Cardholder THIS IS A GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY – SEE NOAA APG CHAPTERS for specific guidance and references to applicable statute, regulation, DOC policy, and NOAA policy.
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