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FAR Part 1 - General
Federal Acquisition Regulation System
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03/30/2011

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Term
Federal Acquistion Regulation System
Definition
FAR 1.1:
Was established for the codification and publication of uniform policies and procedures for acquisition by all executive agencies.
Term
Four Performance Standards per FAR.
Definition
FAR 1.102-2:
1. Satisfy the customer in terms of cost, quality, and timelines of the delivered product or service.
2. Minimize administrative operating costs.
3. Conduct business with integrity, fairness, and openness.
4. Fulfill public policy objectives.
Term
Individual deviations
Definition
FAR 1.403:
A divergence that affects only one contract action, and unless 1.405(e) is applicable, may be authorized by the agency head.
Term
Class deviation
Definition
FAR 1.404:
A divergence that affects more than one contract action.
Term
Civilan Agencies
Definition
FAR 1.4:
Class deviation may be authorized by agency heads or their designees, unless 1.405(e) is applicable. Delegation can’t be made below the head of a contracting activity. Authorization must meet two criteria: 1. Consult the chairperson of the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council, 2. Recommend revisions to the FAR.
Term
DoD
Definition
FAR 1.4:
Class deviations shall be controlled, processed, and approved in accordance with Defense FAR supplement.
Term
NASA
Definition
FAR 1.4:
Class deviations shall be controlled and approved by the assistant administrator for procurement and shall be processed in accordance with agency regulations.
Term
Agency Head
Definition
FAR 1.6
Unless specifically prohibited by another provision of law, authority, and responsibility to contract for authorized supplies and services are vested in the?
Term
Contracting Officers
Definition
Contracts may be entered into and signed on bhealf of the government only by?
Term
Unauthorized Commitments
Definition
FAR 1.6:
are agreements that are not binding solely because the government representative who made it lacked the authority to enter into that agreement on behalf of the government.
Term
Ratification
Definition
FAR 1.6:
is the act of approving an unauthorized commitment. Unauthorized commitments may be ratified only when the conditions of FAR 1.602-3(c) (1)-(7) are met.
Term
Contracting Officer
Definition
1) 1) have authority to enter into, administer, terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings, but only to the extent of the authority delegated to them, 2) All requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and other applicable procedures, including clearances and approves have been met, 3) to be appointed on an SF 1402, Certificate of Appointment.
Term
Determination and Findings
Definition
FAR 1.701:
Means a special form of written approval by an authorized official that is required by statue or regulation as a prerequisite to taking certain contract actions.
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