Scubamom

As far as the new procurement, since this requirement was in the 8(a) program wouldn't we need to award another 8(a) award? We already have an approval of a firm from SBA when we originally were going to award the follow on contract.

Vern, I am returning to contracting after being away in the private sector for about 8 years. I remembered your website from along time ago and would use it from time to time back then. As far as my question being answered, it has been answered based upon the citation you gave me at 13 CFR 124.514. We will need to look at other temporary options. Thank you all so much for willingness to share your knowledge. Scubamom: When you respond to a post, you will see the above quote in the area where you are writing. You can do two things with the above blocked off data. 1) You can delete it and write your response. 2) You can keep it there and write your response under the blocked data. Then just post it. Bob

The contract does contain the clause 52.217-8 but all options have been exercised. As far as clause 16.601(d)(ii) we do not have local policy.

We have a contract that was awarded as an 8(a) T&M for a period of three years which is ending at the end of July. The issue is that another office is will be procuring the follow on services for us and has recently advised us that they have revised the procurement stategy and are planning on bundling support service requirements. We have been told to find a temporary solution for about six months. Can we extend the existing contract six months using the continuity of services clause (FAR 52.237-3) even though the contractor has graduated from the 8(a) program? Does FAR 16.6(d)(ii) apply? Or is there a better solution? We do understand that the true intent of the clause is to transition contractors.