What FAR Part 36 - Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts (Including Qualifications-Based Selection) requires
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36 prescribes specialised acquisition procedures for federal construction and architect-engineer (A-E) contracts that modify the standard FAR competition framework: Subpart 36.1 establishes general provisions including 36.201 (past performance evaluation per 42.1502(e) for construction contracts) and 36.204 (solicitations must state project magnitude using physical characteristics and price ranges such as USD 25,000 to USD 100,000 without disclosing the Government estimate); Subpart 36.2 contains special procedures for sealed bidding in construction (presolicitation notices for projects exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, sufficient bid preparation time, written notices of award); Subpart 36.3 governs two-phase design-build selection procedures - the contracting officer must determine appropriateness under 36.301 considering anticipated competition (3+ offers), design expense, project definition adequacy, schedule constraints, contractor capability, and agency capacity to manage; Subpart 36.6 implements the qualifications-based selection (QBS) mandate of the Brooks Act (40 USC chapter 11) for architect-engineer services - 36.601 requires public announcement of A-E requirements and selection based on demonstrated competence and qualifications at fair and reasonable prices (this constitutes a competitive procedure under FAR 6.102(d)(1)), 36.602 requires evaluation boards to assess firms on professional qualifications, specialised experience, capacity, past performance, and geographic location, holding discussions with at least three highly qualified firms regarding concepts and alternative methods. Negotiations proceed in order of board preference.
Pillar: Public Sector & Government Procurement · Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (DOD, GSA, NASA) issuing the Federal Acquisition Regulation under 41 USC 1303 and 48 CFR Chapter 1; Brooks Architect-Engineers Act of 1972 recodified at 40 USC chapter 11; Miller Act federal construction bond requirements at 40 USC chapter 31 subchapter III · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-36
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- FAR Part 36 Section 36.101 (Applicability): 'Construction and architect-engineer contracts are subject to the requirements in other parts of this regulation, which shall be followed when applicable. When a requirement in this part is inconsistent with a requirement in another part, this part 36 shall take precedence if the acquisition of construction or architect-engineer services is involved.'
- FAR Part 36 Section 36.204 (Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects): 'Solicitations and other notices of forthcoming projects shall state the magnitude of the project in terms of physical characteristics and estimated price range. The estimated price shall be stated within the following ranges: (a) Less than USD 25,000; (b) Between USD 25,000 and USD 100,000; (c) Between USD 100,000 and USD 250,000; (d) Between USD 250,000 and USD 500,000; (e) Between USD 500,000 and USD 1,000,000; (f) Between USD 1,000,000 and USD 5,000,000; (g) Between USD 5,000,000 and USD 10,000,000; (h) Between USD 10,000,000 and USD 25,000,000; (i) Between USD 25,000,000 and USD 100,000,000; (j) Between USD 100,000,000 and USD 250,000,000; (k) Between USD 250,000,000 and USD 500,000,000; (l) More than USD 500,000,000. Do not disclose the Government estimate.'
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