1. 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 8.405- 1, 8.405-2 or ordering procedures established by the GSA (SEE FAR 8.403)8.405- 1, 8.405-2 SEE FAR 8.403 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 8.405-1 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 8.405-2 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 8.405- 3 in addition to the procedures at either 8.405-1, 8.405-2 or ordering procedures established by the GSA (SEE FAR 8.403)8.405- 3 8.405-1, 8.405-2 SEE FAR 8.403 **SEE FAR 8.404: When using FAR 8.4, do not combine with FAR Parts 13, 14, 15, or 19 (except for bundling)FAR 8.404 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.

2. FAR Part 8.4 – Federal Supply Schedule Process Map 2 of 2 Evaluate quotes in accordance stated evaluation criteria (See FAR 8.405-1 and 8.405-2) Prepare Award in C* From Map 1 FAR 8.4 Document selection in accordance with the documentation requirements at either 8.405-1, or 8.405-2 If awarding a BPA, document in accordance with FAR 8.405-3 in addition to 8.405-1 or 8.405-2 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 8.405-2(d)FAR 8.405-2(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 8.405-1 and 8.405-2) 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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