Cody

Thanks guy's for the quick response. So if I understand this correctly. If I receive a request from a customer to purchase an off the shelf commecial item, lets say a John Deere Tractor (Item is not available from DLA/GSA, etc.) with a government estimate of $151,000.00 I need to develop a source selection plan. If I post a combined synopsis/solicaition using FAR part 12.6 for the same item then a source selection plan is not required? I understand we do not make the rules I am just trying to follow them. Again thanks. Cody

The test program has ended (FAR 13.5) expired January 2012. Commercial Items have no dollar threshold. I have searched FAR part 12, 13, 14 and 15. Using FAR Part 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 15 for the purchase of a commercial item over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold $150,000.00. Is a source selection plan required when using the clause 52-212-2 (price and past performance) will be the evaluation criteria? Recently I was given a opinion from a policy group that all commercial solicitations above the SAT now need a full blown source selection plan. I cannot find guidance in the FAR that states source selection plans are required for commercial items. Is there a recent DoD policy that states a source selection plan is now required for all Request for Proposals above SAT? There still appears to be confusion in using FAR Part 12 with 15? Thanks Cody