1. THIS IS A GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY – SEE NOAA APG CHAPTERS for specific guidance and references to applicable statute, regulation,
DOC policy, and NOAA policy.
Commercial Items – Pre-Award and Award – FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items Requirements above the micro-threshold) Map 1 of 3
If FAR 13 applies, select applicable procedures from FAR 13 (and see 13 process map)
Requirement above micro-threshold and meets commercial items definition at FAR 2.101
Review Market Research (FAR and )
Select procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award from Part 13, Part 14, or Part 15 (FAR )
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Select Appropriate Solicitation and Contract form (FAR )
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If FAR 14 applies, select applicable procedures from FAR 14 (and see 14 process map)
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If not using the combined synopsis solicitation at FAR , synopsis (10K or greater) may be developed, reviewed, approved and issued prior to final solicitation approval
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If FAR 15 applies, select applicable procedures from FAR 15 (and see 15 process map)
Consider Past Performance (FAR )
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Execute Required D&Fs and obtain required concurrences and approvals (FAR )
Consider contract quality assurance requirements at (FAR ), protection of Government interests in commercial pricing (FAR ), Contract Financing (FAR12.210), Technical Data (FAR ), Computer Software (FAR ) Other Commercial Practices (FAR ), CAS Applicability (FAR ) and Notification of Overpayment (FAR )
Yes
Is this a T&M or LH contract or IDIQ with T&M or LH orders?
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FAR 12
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2. 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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Consider guidance and authority to tailor (FAR 12.4)
Review FAR SubPart 12.5 for provisions of the law eliminated or modified for commercial items
Include applicable clauses as prescribed in FAR
Select solicitation provisions, contract clauses, and contract format in accordance with FAR 12.3
Yes
Will streamlined evaluation of offers be used? (FAR )
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FAR 12
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Will streamlined solicitation procedures be used? (FAR ) No
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Follow procedures at FAR for combined synopsis/solicitation
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Finalize solicitation and prepare for required reviews and issuance
Obtain required solicitation reviews and approvals in accordance with agency procedure:
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Issue Solicitation
When applicable, amend solicitation and answer vendor questions in accordance with solicitation provisions and applicable policy from FAR 13, 14, or 15
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3. THIS IS A GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY – SEE NOAA APG CHAPTERS for specific guidance and references to applicable statute, regulation,
DOC policy, and NOAA policy.
Commercial Items – Pre-Award and Award – FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items Requirements above the micro-threshold) Map 3 of 3
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FAR 12
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Follow applicable regulation and policy. For SAP avoid Part 15 procedures. For negotiated Procurement under Part 15 see procedure at
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Receive quotes, offers, proposals, or bids in accordance with solicitation provisions
Evaluate in accordance with solicitation provisions and applicable selection procedures
Did exchanges result in a revised offer, quote, or proposal?
Are exchanges required (communications, clarification, negotiations, discussions)?
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Obtain contractor signature on award (if required to form offer and acceptance) Sign Award and create administrative record of award obligation in C*
Document selection in accordance with applicable statute, regulation, policy and solicitation provisions
Prepare Award in C* and prepare Award Documentation (as applicable from FAR, CAR, CAM, NOAA Handbook and local policy) for review
Obtain required award reviews and approvals in accordance with agency procedure:
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When applicable, issue Pre-award notices for small business set aside (See FAR15.503)
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FPDS Entry (obtain review and approval when required by local policy)
Issue required post award notices (e.g. FAR 5.3 award synopsis, notices to unsuccessful quoters/offerors/bidders FAR , FAR15.503, FAR Congressional and Public Affairs in accordance with agency procedure at NOAA AGO Handbook)
Provide Post award information to unsuccessful quoters in accordance with FAR and Debriefings in accordance with FAR
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Post Award
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