According to FAR 5.201(b)(1)(ii) a synopsis is needed, "For acquisitions of supplies and services, other than those covered by the exceptions in 5.202, and the special situation in 5.205, the KO must transmit a notice to the GPE, for each proposed---
(i) contraction action meeting the threshold in 5.101(a)(1)
(ii) Modification to an existing contract for additional supplies or services that meets the threshold in 5.101(a)(1)
FAR 5.202 lists exceptions...
The KO does not need to submit the notice required by 5.201 when-
(a) The KO determines that
(6) The proposed contract action is an order place under Subpart 16.5.
Question- If I am adding additional services to a TO placed on an ID/IQ or GWAC (IAW FAR 16.5) do I need to synopsize the upcoming contract modification? The way I was interpreting the above was that since the proposed contract action (modification) is being added to an order placed under Subpart 16.5 then a synopsis to the GPE would NOT be required. I would however, still need to post the J&A (for the out of scope additional work) within 14 days of award. My peers and I have differing opinions if a synopsis is needed or not, so I wanted to get some additional thoughts.