(c) enter into discussions with at least three of the best qualified undertakings on the concepts and relative advantages of alternative methods of providing the requested services. This subsection describes the policies and procedures for the acquisition of architectural engineering services, including contracts for architectural engineering services under multi-agency contracts (see 16.505(a)(9)). Organizations should award more performance-based task contracts competitively when using employment contracts. They should define their needs so that performance-based task orders can be assigned at a fixed price. The government will publicly announce all requirements for architect-engineer services and negotiate contracts for these services based on the proven competence and qualification of potential contractors to provide the services at fair and reasonable prices. (See 40 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) f) If a mutually satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated, the Client must obtain a final written review of the Company`s proposal and inform the Company that the negotiations have been terminated. The client then enters into negotiations with the next company about the final selection list. This procedure continues until a mutually satisfactory contract has been negotiated.
In the event of failure of negotiations with all the selected undertakings, the contracting authority shall refer the matter to the selection authority which, after consulting the contracting authority on the reasons why a contract cannot be negotiated, may instruct the evaluation committee to recommend additional commitments in accordance with Article 36.602. IDENTIFY STEPS IN THE SERVICE ACQUISITION PROCESS: Phases of the service acquisition process are past « report cards » according to FAR 42.15 that should reflect compliance with performance requirements when using a PWS. PbSC performance provides better data to evaluate past performance, among other prompts. A strong incentive for excellence and customer satisfaction is created when entrepreneurs know that their performance will influence future sourcing decisions. 37,500 Scope of paragraph This paragraph sets out responsibilities for the implementation of federal procurement policy letter (RSO)93-1, Oversight of the Management of Service Contracts. 37.501 Definition. Best practices, such as those used in this subsection, are techniques that organizations can use to identify issues related to the acquisition, management and management of service contracts. Best practices are practical techniques that have been gained through experience and that organizations can use to improve the procurement process. 37,502 Exclusions. (a) This subsection shall not apply to services obtained: – (1) through staff appointments and advisory committees; (2) Obtained through personal service contracts authorized by law; (3) For construction as defined in point 2.101; or (4) through inter-agency agreements where the work is performed by internal federal employees.
(b) services provided under contracts below the simplified procurement threshold and services related to supply contracts shall also be exempted from the requirements of this Part. However, good management practices and contract management techniques should be applied regardless of the method of awarding contracts. 37,503 Responsibilities of the Agency manager. The head or head of the Agency should ensure that: (a) service requirements are clearly defined and appropriate performance standards are developed so that agency requirements can be understood by potential suppliers and that delivery in accordance with the terms of the contract is consistent with agency requirements; (b) service contracts are awarded and managed in such a way as to provide the Customer with its supplies and services within budget and in a timely manner; (c) Special procedures are in place prior to the implementation of service contracts to ensure that government functions are performed by government personnel; and (d) strategies are developed and the necessary staff training is initiated to ensure the effective implementation of the policies set out in paragraph 37.102. 37 504 responsibilities of contract staff. Contracting authorities should ensure that best practices are applied in the procurement of services and in the management and management of contracts (see RR93-1 policy letter). . determine whether completed supplies and services (a) The government may require the architect-engineer-contractor to plan the project in such a way that construction costs do not exceed a contractually agreed dollar limit (funding restriction). If the price of the proposed construction in response to a government request exceeds the construction funding limit set out in the architect-engineer contract, the company is solely responsible for redesigning the project as part of the funding restriction. These additional services are provided without increasing the price of this contract.
However, if the cost of the proposed construction is affected by events beyond the Reasonable Control of the Corporation (p.B. if there is an increase in material costs that was not foreseeable or an unreasonable delay by the Government in publishing an application for construction), the Corporation is not obligated to carry out an overhaul at no cost to the Government. If a company`s design does not meet the contractual construction cost limit and the government determines that the company should not rethink the project, a written justification for this conclusion is included in the contract file. This subsection contains requirements for the use of the standard and optional forms prescribed in Part 53 for the commissioning of construction work, architectural engineering services or for the dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements. A list of standard forms can be found in paragraph 53.3. a) The customer shall insert the clause under 52.236-13, Accident Prevention, in invitations and contracts if a fixed-price construction contract or a fixed-price dismantling, demolition or improvement contract is envisaged and the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The contracting entity may include the clause in invitations and contracts where a fixed-price construction or a fixed-price contract is envisaged for the dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements and the amount of the contract is likely to be equal to or less than the simplified purchase threshold. If the contract is long-term work or work of a dangerous nature, the customer must apply the clause with his alternative I.
As a result of this commitment, 15 organizations converted 26 contracts valued at an estimated $585 million to performance-based methods. Agencies reported an average 15% reduction in the contract price in nominal dollars and an 18% improvement in contractors` job satisfaction. In addition, reduced prices and increased customer satisfaction occurred in all price ranges, both for non-technical services and for professional and technical services, and regardless of whether the contract remained at a fixed price or whether it moved from reimbursement to a fixed price. Copies of the May 1996 pilot project report « A Report on the Performance-Based Service Contracting Pilot Project » are available from the EOP Publications Office or the Procurement Reform Network (ARNET) (www.arnet.gov). .