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Conventions
1.108
Words and terms. Definitions in Part 2 apply to the entire regulation unless specifically defined in another
part, subpart, section, provision, or clause. Words or terms defined in a specific part, subpart, section,
provision, or clause have that meaning when used in that part, subpart, section, provision, or clause.
Undefined words retain their common dictionary meaning.
(a) Delegation of authority.
Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise (see 1.102-4(b)).
(b) Dollar thresholds.
Unless otherwise specified, a specific dollar threshold for the purpose of applicability is the
final anticipated dollar value of the action, including the dollar value of all options. If the
action establishes a maximum quantity of supplies or services to be acquired or establishes a
ceiling price or establishes the final price to be based on future events, the final anticipated
dollar value must be the highest final priced alternative to the Government, including the
dollar value of all options.
(c) Application of FAR changes to solicitations and contracts.
Unless otherwise specified –
FAR changes apply to solicitations issued on or after the effective date of the change;
Contracting officers may, at their discretion, include the FAR changes in solicitations issued before
the effective date, provided award of the resulting contract(s) occurs on or after the effective date;
and
Contracting officers may, at their discretion, include the changes in any existing contract with
appropriate consideration.
(d) Citations. When the FAR cites a statute, Executive order,
Office of Management and Budget circular, Office of Federal Procurement Policy policy letter, or
relevant portion of the Code of Federal Regulations, the citation includes all applicable amendments,
unless otherwise stated.
(e) Imperative sentences.
When an imperative sentence directs action, the contracting officer is responsible for the action,
unless another party is expressly cited.
MOD 1
Using the FAR & DFARS
Introduction
Parts
Part 1—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Subpart 1.1 Purpose, Authority, Issuance
Subpart 1.2 Administration
Subpart 1.3 Agency Acquisition Regulations
Subpart 1.4 Deviations from the FAR
Subpart 1.5 Agency and Public Participation
Subpart 1.6 Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities
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,Subpart 1.7 Determinations and Findings
Subparts
All parts and subparts contain sections. Some sections are further divided into subsections. For
example, FAR subpart 1.1 is divided as follows:
Subpart 1.1—Purpose, Authority, Issuance
1.101 Purpose.
1.102 Statement of guiding principles for the Federal Acquisition System.
1.102-1 Discussion.
1.102-2 Performance standards.
1.102-3 Acquisition Team.
1.102-4 Role of the Acquisition Team.
1.103 Authority.
1.104 Applicability.
1.105 Issuance.
1.105-1 Publication and code arrangement.
1.105-2 Arrangement of regulations.
1.105-3 Copies.
1.106 OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
1.107 Certifications.
1.108 FAR conventions.
1.109 Statutory acquisition–related dollar thresholds—adjustment for inflation.
Section
In this example, FAR subpart 1.1 is divided into nine sections numbered 1.101 through 1.109.
Sections 1.102 and 1.105 are further subdivided into subsections—1.102-1 through -4 and 1.105-
1 through -3.
Every part, subpart, section, and subsection has a title. Each FAR part begins with a table of
contents that lists the titles of each subpart, section, and subsection contained in the part. These
tables of contents are particularly helpful when the use of a search engine to find information is
unsuccessful.
FAR Numbering System
How does the FAR numbering system work?
The FAR numbering system permits the discrete identification of every FAR paragraph. The
digits to the left of the decimal point represent the part number. The numbers to the right of the
decimal point and to the left of the dash represent, in order, the subpart (one or two digits), and
the section (two digits). The number to the right of the dash represents the subsection. The
following example illustrates the make-up of a FAR number citation (note that subchapters are
not used with citations):
25.108-2
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25 represents the part, 1 represents the subpart, 08 represents the section, and 2
represents the subsection.
19.1202-3
19 represents the part, 12 represents the subpart, 02 represents the section, and
3 represents the subsection.
Notice that there are four digits to the right of the decimal and to the left of the dash in this
example. Since the section is always represented by two digits, the presence of four digits to the
right of the decimal point means that, in this citation, the subpart is represented by two digits (a
subpart is represented by one or two digits).
Paragraphs
Is the FAR subdivided below the section or subsection level?
Yes. Subdivisions may be used at the section and subsection level to identify individual
paragraphs. Subdivisions below the section or subsection level consist of parenthetical alpha
numerics using the following sequence:
(a)(1)(i)(A)(1)(i)(A)
Note that the last three parenthetical alpha numerics are italicized.
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, Referencing the FAR
The answer depends on what you want to reference—a part, subpart, section, subsection, or
paragraph. See the table below.
If you want to Using FAR 9.106-4(d) as an example, then you would write the
reference a— citation—
Part “FAR part 9”
Subpart “FAR subpart 9.1”
Section “FAR 9.106”
Subsection “FAR 9.106-4”
Paragraph “FAR 9.106-4(d)”
Notice that when citing a part or subpart, you write the words “part” and “subpart” in the
citation. Within the text of the FAR, citations to other information in the FAR do not include
“FAR” at the beginning to avoid redundancy (e.g., references to FAR part 9 within the FAR
would be written “part 9.”)
How general or specific do I need to be when referencing information in the FAR?
FAR 1.105-2(c)(3) describes how to correctly write a citation to a part, subpart, section,
subsection, and paragraph contained in the FAR. However, the FAR does not contain guidance
on the appropriate level of specificity that a citation should contain. The appropriate level of
specificity is dependent on the statement that is being supported by the citation. For example,
assume that you wanted to provide a citation to support the following statement:
“The Standard Form 1442 and the Optional Form 1419 are used in contracting for construction.”
The citation that you provide must be specific enough to lead the reader directly to the
information in the regulations that supports that statement, but not so specific that it does not
fully support the statement. The relevant information to support the original statement in the
regulations is shown below:
FAR subpart 36.7
Standard and Optional Forms for Contracting for Construction, Architect-Engineer Services,
and Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements
FAR 36.700
Scope of subpart.
This subpart sets forth requirements for the use of standard and optional forms,
prescribed in Part 53, for contracting for construction, architect-engineer services, or
dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. These standard and optional forms
are illustrated in Part 53.
FAR 36.701
Standard and optional forms for use in contracting for construction or dismantling, demolition,
or removal of improvements.
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Conventions
1.108
Words and terms. Definitions in Part 2 apply to the entire regulation unless specifically defined in another
part, subpart, section, provision, or clause. Words or terms defined in a specific part, subpart, section,
provision, or clause have that meaning when used in that part, subpart, section, provision, or clause.
Undefined words retain their common dictionary meaning.
(a) Delegation of authority.
Each authority is delegable unless specifically stated otherwise (see 1.102-4(b)).
(b) Dollar thresholds.
Unless otherwise specified, a specific dollar threshold for the purpose of applicability is the
final anticipated dollar value of the action, including the dollar value of all options. If the
action establishes a maximum quantity of supplies or services to be acquired or establishes a
ceiling price or establishes the final price to be based on future events, the final anticipated
dollar value must be the highest final priced alternative to the Government, including the
dollar value of all options.
(c) Application of FAR changes to solicitations and contracts.
Unless otherwise specified –
FAR changes apply to solicitations issued on or after the effective date of the change;
Contracting officers may, at their discretion, include the FAR changes in solicitations issued before
the effective date, provided award of the resulting contract(s) occurs on or after the effective date;
and
Contracting officers may, at their discretion, include the changes in any existing contract with
appropriate consideration.
(d) Citations. When the FAR cites a statute, Executive order,
Office of Management and Budget circular, Office of Federal Procurement Policy policy letter, or
relevant portion of the Code of Federal Regulations, the citation includes all applicable amendments,
unless otherwise stated.
(e) Imperative sentences.
When an imperative sentence directs action, the contracting officer is responsible for the action,
unless another party is expressly cited.
MOD 1
Using the FAR & DFARS
Introduction
Parts
Part 1—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
Subpart 1.1 Purpose, Authority, Issuance
Subpart 1.2 Administration
Subpart 1.3 Agency Acquisition Regulations
Subpart 1.4 Deviations from the FAR
Subpart 1.5 Agency and Public Participation
Subpart 1.6 Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities
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,Subpart 1.7 Determinations and Findings
Subparts
All parts and subparts contain sections. Some sections are further divided into subsections. For
example, FAR subpart 1.1 is divided as follows:
Subpart 1.1—Purpose, Authority, Issuance
1.101 Purpose.
1.102 Statement of guiding principles for the Federal Acquisition System.
1.102-1 Discussion.
1.102-2 Performance standards.
1.102-3 Acquisition Team.
1.102-4 Role of the Acquisition Team.
1.103 Authority.
1.104 Applicability.
1.105 Issuance.
1.105-1 Publication and code arrangement.
1.105-2 Arrangement of regulations.
1.105-3 Copies.
1.106 OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
1.107 Certifications.
1.108 FAR conventions.
1.109 Statutory acquisition–related dollar thresholds—adjustment for inflation.
Section
In this example, FAR subpart 1.1 is divided into nine sections numbered 1.101 through 1.109.
Sections 1.102 and 1.105 are further subdivided into subsections—1.102-1 through -4 and 1.105-
1 through -3.
Every part, subpart, section, and subsection has a title. Each FAR part begins with a table of
contents that lists the titles of each subpart, section, and subsection contained in the part. These
tables of contents are particularly helpful when the use of a search engine to find information is
unsuccessful.
FAR Numbering System
How does the FAR numbering system work?
The FAR numbering system permits the discrete identification of every FAR paragraph. The
digits to the left of the decimal point represent the part number. The numbers to the right of the
decimal point and to the left of the dash represent, in order, the subpart (one or two digits), and
the section (two digits). The number to the right of the dash represents the subsection. The
following example illustrates the make-up of a FAR number citation (note that subchapters are
not used with citations):
25.108-2
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25 represents the part, 1 represents the subpart, 08 represents the section, and 2
represents the subsection.
19.1202-3
19 represents the part, 12 represents the subpart, 02 represents the section, and
3 represents the subsection.
Notice that there are four digits to the right of the decimal and to the left of the dash in this
example. Since the section is always represented by two digits, the presence of four digits to the
right of the decimal point means that, in this citation, the subpart is represented by two digits (a
subpart is represented by one or two digits).
Paragraphs
Is the FAR subdivided below the section or subsection level?
Yes. Subdivisions may be used at the section and subsection level to identify individual
paragraphs. Subdivisions below the section or subsection level consist of parenthetical alpha
numerics using the following sequence:
(a)(1)(i)(A)(1)(i)(A)
Note that the last three parenthetical alpha numerics are italicized.
3 Module 1 – Using the FAR & DFARS
, Referencing the FAR
The answer depends on what you want to reference—a part, subpart, section, subsection, or
paragraph. See the table below.
If you want to Using FAR 9.106-4(d) as an example, then you would write the
reference a— citation—
Part “FAR part 9”
Subpart “FAR subpart 9.1”
Section “FAR 9.106”
Subsection “FAR 9.106-4”
Paragraph “FAR 9.106-4(d)”
Notice that when citing a part or subpart, you write the words “part” and “subpart” in the
citation. Within the text of the FAR, citations to other information in the FAR do not include
“FAR” at the beginning to avoid redundancy (e.g., references to FAR part 9 within the FAR
would be written “part 9.”)
How general or specific do I need to be when referencing information in the FAR?
FAR 1.105-2(c)(3) describes how to correctly write a citation to a part, subpart, section,
subsection, and paragraph contained in the FAR. However, the FAR does not contain guidance
on the appropriate level of specificity that a citation should contain. The appropriate level of
specificity is dependent on the statement that is being supported by the citation. For example,
assume that you wanted to provide a citation to support the following statement:
“The Standard Form 1442 and the Optional Form 1419 are used in contracting for construction.”
The citation that you provide must be specific enough to lead the reader directly to the
information in the regulations that supports that statement, but not so specific that it does not
fully support the statement. The relevant information to support the original statement in the
regulations is shown below:
FAR subpart 36.7
Standard and Optional Forms for Contracting for Construction, Architect-Engineer Services,
and Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements
FAR 36.700
Scope of subpart.
This subpart sets forth requirements for the use of standard and optional forms,
prescribed in Part 53, for contracting for construction, architect-engineer services, or
dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. These standard and optional forms
are illustrated in Part 53.
FAR 36.701
Standard and optional forms for use in contracting for construction or dismantling, demolition,
or removal of improvements.
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