My experience has been in professional service contracting, and now work for a company that also does manufacturing.
I have been searching WIFCON for this scenario. My employer has experienced growth through acquisitions similar to that described by jumpmanz5.
My employer consists of business units, some that manufacture products which are sold to prime customers for government contracts, and, in some cases, other companies. We do not currently have officially determined commercial items, catalogs, or price lists. We are currently establishing policies and building processes to ensure we pass a future CPSR.
I also agree with here_2_help:
Question 1: Where can I find guidance regarding competitive source selection requirements when some of the components and raw materials are purchased for and pulled from inventory, while others are purchased for a specific build?
Question 2: If a particular quote to our prime customer includes components from multiple suppliers, does the micro-purchase threshold apply to each supplier, or to the whole lot of widgets being purchased for that particular build? I do not want to violate the rule about not separating purchases to avoid thresholds. If it applies to the whole lot, then we would be required to obtain 3 quotes in order to be compliant, correct?
Appreciate any help!