SUBCONTRACTING COMPLIANCE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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6 is included in noncommercial contracts, it identifies the clauses to be included in
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what kinds of subcontracts? - ans-Subcontracts for commercial or non-
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How will the inclusion of the flow-down clauses in CD 2018-
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O0021 or FAR 52.244-6 impact post-
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award subcontracting compliance management?
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wwFor all four contracts, the procuring contracting officer (PCO) has delegated all co
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ntract administration functions that can be delegated. - ans-
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It is a best practice for the administrative contracting officer (ACO) to conduct a p
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ost-award orientation conference and review the required flow-
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down clauses with the prime contractor.
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award administration, we need to impress upon each prime contractor that it is the
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prime contractor's responsibility to ensure that its subcontractors are complying wi
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th the flow-down clauses.
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Goal of Government Procurement - ans-
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Small businesses should be provided maximum practicable opportunities to particip
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ate in government procurements.
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What is a first-tier subcontract? - ans-A first-
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tier subcontract is defined in FAR 52.204-
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10 and means a subcontract awarded directly by the prime contractor for the purp
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ose of acquiring supplies or services (including construction) for performance of a
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prime contract. ww
(Don't forget the useful job aid that was provided earlier that contains common ter
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ms and definitions. It includes this term, first-
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tier subcontract, along with several others.)
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