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I started with the DAR (sure there are posters that started before the DAR), then the FAR. FAR 2.0 just another stop on the contracting knowledge bus.

Logical since GSA will be in charge of buying all supplies and services for civilian agencies. Draft EO would make GSA the center of most common buys

My condolences to Bob and his family. Bob, contributors to the website, and other who've opined (+ and -) have made - at least - the last 24 years of my contracting experience better and easier. He will be missed. Thank you Bob.

Take care of yourself, Bob.

I had an attorney take the same position a few weeks ago. GSA Interact responded to the following question, "Is a Schedule BPA a "Contract?" Here's the link: Interact (gsa.gov)

Vern, thank you for your contributions. All of us from the contracting community who have benefited from you (and those who did and didn't realize it) thank you. You lit thousands of torches in the contracting community. Now it's on us to start - or continue - to light the torches.

The latest Alliant 3 (currently in draft RFP form) is not setting prices at the base K level - only at the task order (TO) level. Is this the first acquisition considering this "innovative" method? I believe it's been discussed here before. Is this something other contracting offices should consider implementing, or did GSA get a special waiver for trying this "innovative" method?

See FAR 42.1502, Policy

Bob, I've played a sax solo in front of thousands: I rather have your legacy. Thank you Bob for everything. And thanks to all who have provided positive in Wifcon.

FAR 2.101, Definitions, defines best value - Best value means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government's estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. How can you justify the government is getting "best value" awarding to a technically unacceptable contractor?

Regarding IDIQs, it's the amount of the maximum. The signing level of the order's based on the dollar value of the certificate. For example, the CO has a warrant for $5M. If the IDIQ has a maximum dollar amount of $7M, the CO could not sign the K. If there's an order under the IDIQ for $3M, the CO could sign the order. If the order was for $5.1M, the CO could not sign the order.

The certificate of appointment language is "Unlimited signature authority for all contract actions up to but not exceeding $$$ (i.e., dollar value of warrant). All work must be in compliance with the requirements of the FAR, the (name of agency regulations), and all associated policies, procedures, and guidance."

The Certificate of Appointment for our agency does not use the word "obligate". "Unlimited signature authority for all contract actions are up to but not exceeding $XXX". This is a change from previous language in the agency used, due to scope of authority issues similar to this one.

The agency posts the 'Total Contract Value Dollar Range'. For example, the range could be between $25-50K;, $50M-$150M. Range value includes completed drawings and specifications, labor costs, etc. Pretty-much what's in the government cost estimate.

Our agency also provides the estimated amount of a procurement as a category in our fiscal year forecast of procurement opportunities: Posted on the agency's website.