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The contracting officer shall document in the contract file the rationale for placement and price of each order, and identify the basis for using an exception to fair opportunity. If using the follow-on exception, describe the relationship between the initial order and the follow-on order

See DFARS and PGI 216.5. Applies to orders placed by DoD and non-DoD agencies on our behalf. Does not apply to orders for architect-engineering services

• See DFARS and PGI 216.5. Applies to orders placed by DoD and non-DoD agencies on our behalf. Does not apply to orders for architect-engineering services

• An task or delivery order exceeding $100,000 is placed on a competitive basis only if the contracting officer –

• Provides a fair notice of the intent to make a purchase, including a description of the supplies or services and the basis for selection, to all contractors offering the required supplies or services under the multiple award contract; and
• Affords all contractors responding to the notice a fair opportunity to submit an offer and have that offer fairly considered
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