SERVICE CONTRACTING

• Citation: 48 CFR Part 3437
• Sections: 6

§ 3437.102 3437.102 Policy.

If a service contract requires one or more end items of supply, FAR subpart 37.1 and this subpart apply only to the required services.

§ 3437.170 3437.170 Observance of administrative closures.

The contracting officer must insert the clause at 3452.237-71 (Observance of administrative closures) in all solicitations and contracts for services.

§ 3437.204 3437.204 Guidelines for determining availability of personnel.

The HCA is the agency head for the purposes of FAR 37.204.

§ 3437.270 3437.270 Services of consultants clause.

The contracting officer must insert the clause at 3452.237-70 (Services of consultants) in all solicitations and resultant cost-reimbursement contracts for consultant services that do not provide services to Federal Student Aid (FSA).

§ 3437.601 3437.601 General.

It is the Department's policy that all new service contracts be performance-based, with clearly defined deliverable and performance standards. Any deviations from this policy must be fully justified in writing and approved by the HCA.

§ 3437.670 3437.670 Contract type.

Award-term contracting may be used for performance-based contracts and task orders that provide opportunities for significant improvements and benefits to the Department. Use of award-term contracting must be approved in advance by the HCA.