FAR Part 8.4

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FAR Part 8.4 Federal Supply Schedule Process
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CHAPTERS for specific guidance and references to
applicable statute, regulation, DOC policy, and
NOAA policy.
SEE FAR 8.404 When using FAR 8.4, do not
combine with FAR Parts 13, 14, 15, or 19 (except
for bundling)
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)
Determination to source through required or
optional FSS (FAR 8.002)
Is this for supplies or services not requiring a
Statement of Work?
Yes
Single
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)
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BPA
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)
No
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Is this a single order or a GSA BPA?
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Single
Obtain required solicitation reviews and
approvals in accordance with agency
procedure NOAA AGO Handbook
When applicable, answer vendor questions, amend
RFQ
Finalize solicitation and prepare for required
reviews and issuance
Request Quotes using procedures at either
8.405-1, 8.405-2 or ordering procedures
established by the GSA (SEE FAR 8.403)
Go to Map 2 FAR 8.4
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applicable statute, regulation, DOC policy, and
NOAA policy.
FAR Part 8.4 Federal Supply Schedule Process
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From Map 1 FAR 8.4
Receive quotes
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)
Evaluate quotes in accordance stated evaluation
criteria (See FAR 8.405-1 and 8.405-2)
If agreement cannot be reached, negotiate with
other vendors that responded to the RFQ
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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 contractor signature on award (if required
to form offer and acceptance) Sign Award and
create administrative record of award obligation
in C
Prepare Award in C
Obtain required award reviews and approvals in
accordance with agency procedure NOAA AGO
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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)
Go to APG Post Award
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applicable statute, regulation, DOC policy, and
NOAA policy.
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