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SBPllO Fundamentals of the FAR for Small Business Professionals Lesson 1.1 - The Purpose of FAR/ DFARS RESOURCES I PRINT 1 HELP Lesson Introduction SBP 110 FAR Fundamentals for Small Business Professionals Closed Capt ioning Katherine: As a Small Business Professional, having knowledge of the FAR and DFARS will help you locate the information that governs small business and go a long way w ith building y our credibility among y our fellow acquisition team members. This module will provide you w ith an overview of the purpose of the FAR/ DFARS, its organization, and use. Page1of23 I ..... Back Next

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SBPllO Fundamentals of the FAR for Small Business Professionals Lesson 11 - The Purpose of FAR DFARS RESOURCES I PRINT 1 HELP

Lesson Introduction

SBP 110 FAR Fundamentals for Small Business

Professionals

Closed Capt ioning Katherine As a Small Business Professional having knowledge of the FAR and DFARS will help you locate the information that governs small business and go a long way with building your credibility among your fellow acquisition team members This module will provide you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Introduction

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Closed Captioning Katherine As a Small Business Professional having knowledge of the FAR and DFARS will help you locate the information that governs small business and go a long way with building your credibility among your fellow acquisition team members This module will provide you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Here is an example The Small Business Professional (SBP) received a new e-mail message inviting the SBP to an acquisition team meeting to determine an acquisition strategy The Contracting Officer attached a document explaining the parameters of the requirement Select Next to continue

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Please look over the attachments that explain the parameters of the requirement and respond to the team with your thoughts prior to an acquisition meeting this Friday Thanks

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Lesson Introduction E-mail

The SBP read the attachment and replies to the Contracting Officer Notice that the SBP included full FAR citations and explanations of his analysis This is the level of knowledge and support that is required from the SBP in support of the acquisition team t

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I have reviewed the documents provided for our acquisition team meeting and it appears to me the requirement meets the dollar threshold stated at FAR 19203(b) For acquisitions of supplies or services that have an anticipated dollar value exceeding $3500 ($20000 for acquisitions as described in FAR 1320 l (g)( l )) but not exceeding $150000 ($300000 for acquisitions described in paragraph ( 1) of the simplified acquisition threshold definition at FAR 2101) the requirement at FAR 19502-2Cal and DFARS 219502-2Cal to exclusively reserve acquisitions for small business concerns does not preclude the Contracting Officer from awarding a contract to a small business under the B(a) HUBZone SDVOSB or WOSB Programs See you all at the meeting

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Marcus Wilkins Small Business Professional

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Based on Marcus e-mail response what is the dollar threshold for supplies or services at or below the simplified acquisition threshold for set-asides

$5000 but not exceeding $150000

lJ $5000 but not exceeding $250000

~ $3500 but not exceeding $150000

$3000 but not exceeding $100000

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FAR 19-502-2pounda) states the dollar threshold for supplies or services a t or below the simplified acquisition for set-asides is an anticipated dollar value exceeding $3500 $20000 for acquisitions as described in EAR 1320l g) l )) but not exceeding $150000 ($300000 for acquisitions described in paragraph (1) of the simplified acquisition threshold definition at FAR 2101)

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Purpose of FARDFARS

As a Small Business Professional Specialist you play a critical role in ensuring that opportunities for small businesses are maximized in DoD acquisitions In that role you will often refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation DFARS DFARS Procedures and Guidance Information (PGI and various DoD Directives andor Instructions DoDD and or DoDI

As a SBP within the DoD your component may have FAR supplements and additional regulations however they will not be addressed in this course

Select Next to learn more about what the FAR says about the SBPs role in acquisitions

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Federal Acqu1s1t1on Regulation Supplement

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FAR l102(a)

FAR 1102Cal Statement of Guiding Principles for the Federal Acquisition System reads The vision for the Federal Acquisition System is to deliver on a timely basis the bes t value product or service to the customer while main taining the publics trust and fulfilling public policy objectives Par ticipan ts in the acquisition process should work toge ther as a team and should be empowered to make decisions within their area of responsibili ty

SBPs are critical advisory officials who have a significant impact for fulfilling the public policy objectives delineated in the FARDFARS

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FAR l102(d ) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d ) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201(c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

FAR 1102d) sta tes the role of each member o f the Acquisi t ion Team is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

For the Defense Small Business Professional DFARS 219201(c) clarifies and further defines your position on the Acquisition T earn Thus it is important that you understand the different parts of these regula tions to be effective in your role

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

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Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

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Lesson Introduction

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Closed Captioning Katherine As a Small Business Professional having knowledge of the FAR and DFARS will help you locate the information that governs small business and go a long way with building your credibility among your fellow acquisition team members This module will provide you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Introduction Cont

Here is an example The Small Business Professional (SBP) received a new e-mail message inviting the SBP to an acquisition team meeting to determine an acquisition strategy The Contracting Officer attached a document explaining the parameters of the requirement Select Next to continue

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Please look over the attachments that explain the parameters of the requirement and respond to the team with your thoughts prior to an acquisition meeting this Friday Thanks

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Lesson Introduction E-mail

The SBP read the attachment and replies to the Contracting Officer Notice that the SBP included full FAR citations and explanations of his analysis This is the level of knowledge and support that is required from the SBP in support of the acquisition team t

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I have reviewed the documents provided for our acquisition team meeting and it appears to me the requirement meets the dollar threshold stated at FAR 19203(b) For acquisitions of supplies or services that have an anticipated dollar value exceeding $3500 ($20000 for acquisitions as described in FAR 1320 l (g)( l )) but not exceeding $150000 ($300000 for acquisitions described in paragraph ( 1) of the simplified acquisition threshold definition at FAR 2101) the requirement at FAR 19502-2Cal and DFARS 219502-2Cal to exclusively reserve acquisitions for small business concerns does not preclude the Contracting Officer from awarding a contract to a small business under the B(a) HUBZone SDVOSB or WOSB Programs See you all at the meeting

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Marcus Wilkins Small Business Professional

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Lesson Introduction Knowledge Review

Based on Marcus e-mail response what is the dollar threshold for supplies or services at or below the simplified acquisition threshold for set-asides

$5000 but not exceeding $150000

lJ $5000 but not exceeding $250000

~ $3500 but not exceeding $150000

$3000 but not exceeding $100000

Check Answ er

FAR 19-502-2pounda) states the dollar threshold for supplies or services a t or below the simplified acquisition for set-asides is an anticipated dollar value exceeding $3500 $20000 for acquisitions as described in EAR 1320l g) l )) but not exceeding $150000 ($300000 for acquisitions described in paragraph (1) of the simplified acquisition threshold definition at FAR 2101)

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Purpose of FARDFARS

As a Small Business Professional Specialist you play a critical role in ensuring that opportunities for small businesses are maximized in DoD acquisitions In that role you will often refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation DFARS DFARS Procedures and Guidance Information (PGI and various DoD Directives andor Instructions DoDD and or DoDI

As a SBP within the DoD your component may have FAR supplements and additional regulations however they will not be addressed in this course

Select Next to learn more about what the FAR says about the SBPs role in acquisitions

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Federal Acqu1s1t1on Regulation Supplement

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FAR l102(a)

FAR 1102Cal Statement of Guiding Principles for the Federal Acquisition System reads The vision for the Federal Acquisition System is to deliver on a timely basis the bes t value product or service to the customer while main taining the publics trust and fulfilling public policy objectives Par ticipan ts in the acquisition process should work toge ther as a team and should be empowered to make decisions within their area of responsibili ty

SBPs are critical advisory officials who have a significant impact for fulfilling the public policy objectives delineated in the FARDFARS

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FAR l102(d ) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d ) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201(c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

FAR 1102d) sta tes the role of each member o f the Acquisi t ion Team is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

For the Defense Small Business Professional DFARS 219201(c) clarifies and further defines your position on the Acquisition T earn Thus it is important that you understand the different parts of these regula tions to be effective in your role

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Introduction Cont

Here is an example The Small Business Professional (SBP) received a new e-mail message inviting the SBP to an acquisition team meeting to determine an acquisition strategy The Contracting Officer attached a document explaining the parameters of the requirement Select Next to continue

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Please look over the attachments that explain the parameters of the requirement and respond to the team with your thoughts prior to an acquisition meeting this Friday Thanks

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Lesson Introduction E-mail

The SBP read the attachment and replies to the Contracting Officer Notice that the SBP included full FAR citations and explanations of his analysis This is the level of knowledge and support that is required from the SBP in support of the acquisition team t

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I have reviewed the documents provided for our acquisition team meeting and it appears to me the requirement meets the dollar threshold stated at FAR 19203(b) For acquisitions of supplies or services that have an anticipated dollar value exceeding $3500 ($20000 for acquisitions as described in FAR 1320 l (g)( l )) but not exceeding $150000 ($300000 for acquisitions described in paragraph ( 1) of the simplified acquisition threshold definition at FAR 2101) the requirement at FAR 19502-2Cal and DFARS 219502-2Cal to exclusively reserve acquisitions for small business concerns does not preclude the Contracting Officer from awarding a contract to a small business under the B(a) HUBZone SDVOSB or WOSB Programs See you all at the meeting

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Marcus Wilkins Small Business Professional

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Lesson Introduction Knowledge Review

Based on Marcus e-mail response what is the dollar threshold for supplies or services at or below the simplified acquisition threshold for set-asides

$5000 but not exceeding $150000

lJ $5000 but not exceeding $250000

~ $3500 but not exceeding $150000

$3000 but not exceeding $100000

Check Answ er

FAR 19-502-2pounda) states the dollar threshold for supplies or services a t or below the simplified acquisition for set-asides is an anticipated dollar value exceeding $3500 $20000 for acquisitions as described in EAR 1320l g) l )) but not exceeding $150000 ($300000 for acquisitions described in paragraph (1) of the simplified acquisition threshold definition at FAR 2101)

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Purpose of FARDFARS

As a Small Business Professional Specialist you play a critical role in ensuring that opportunities for small businesses are maximized in DoD acquisitions In that role you will often refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation DFARS DFARS Procedures and Guidance Information (PGI and various DoD Directives andor Instructions DoDD and or DoDI

As a SBP within the DoD your component may have FAR supplements and additional regulations however they will not be addressed in this course

Select Next to learn more about what the FAR says about the SBPs role in acquisitions

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Federal Acqu1s1t1on Regulation Supplement

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FAR l102(a)

FAR 1102Cal Statement of Guiding Principles for the Federal Acquisition System reads The vision for the Federal Acquisition System is to deliver on a timely basis the bes t value product or service to the customer while main taining the publics trust and fulfilling public policy objectives Par ticipan ts in the acquisition process should work toge ther as a team and should be empowered to make decisions within their area of responsibili ty

SBPs are critical advisory officials who have a significant impact for fulfilling the public policy objectives delineated in the FARDFARS

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FAR l102(d ) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d ) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201(c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

FAR 1102d) sta tes the role of each member o f the Acquisi t ion Team is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

For the Defense Small Business Professional DFARS 219201(c) clarifies and further defines your position on the Acquisition T earn Thus it is important that you understand the different parts of these regula tions to be effective in your role

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Introduction E-mail

The SBP read the attachment and replies to the Contracting Officer Notice that the SBP included full FAR citations and explanations of his analysis This is the level of knowledge and support that is required from the SBP in support of the acquisition team t

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I have reviewed the documents provided for our acquisition team meeting and it appears to me the requirement meets the dollar threshold stated at FAR 19203(b) For acquisitions of supplies or services that have an anticipated dollar value exceeding $3500 ($20000 for acquisitions as described in FAR 1320 l (g)( l )) but not exceeding $150000 ($300000 for acquisitions described in paragraph ( 1) of the simplified acquisition threshold definition at FAR 2101) the requirement at FAR 19502-2Cal and DFARS 219502-2Cal to exclusively reserve acquisitions for small business concerns does not preclude the Contracting Officer from awarding a contract to a small business under the B(a) HUBZone SDVOSB or WOSB Programs See you all at the meeting

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Marcus Wilkins Small Business Professional

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Lesson Introduction Knowledge Review

Based on Marcus e-mail response what is the dollar threshold for supplies or services at or below the simplified acquisition threshold for set-asides

$5000 but not exceeding $150000

lJ $5000 but not exceeding $250000

~ $3500 but not exceeding $150000

$3000 but not exceeding $100000

Check Answ er

FAR 19-502-2pounda) states the dollar threshold for supplies or services a t or below the simplified acquisition for set-asides is an anticipated dollar value exceeding $3500 $20000 for acquisitions as described in EAR 1320l g) l )) but not exceeding $150000 ($300000 for acquisitions described in paragraph (1) of the simplified acquisition threshold definition at FAR 2101)

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Purpose of FARDFARS

As a Small Business Professional Specialist you play a critical role in ensuring that opportunities for small businesses are maximized in DoD acquisitions In that role you will often refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation DFARS DFARS Procedures and Guidance Information (PGI and various DoD Directives andor Instructions DoDD and or DoDI

As a SBP within the DoD your component may have FAR supplements and additional regulations however they will not be addressed in this course

Select Next to learn more about what the FAR says about the SBPs role in acquisitions

De artment of Defense p

Federal Acqu1s1t1on Regulation Supplement

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FAR l102(a)

FAR 1102Cal Statement of Guiding Principles for the Federal Acquisition System reads The vision for the Federal Acquisition System is to deliver on a timely basis the bes t value product or service to the customer while main taining the publics trust and fulfilling public policy objectives Par ticipan ts in the acquisition process should work toge ther as a team and should be empowered to make decisions within their area of responsibili ty

SBPs are critical advisory officials who have a significant impact for fulfilling the public policy objectives delineated in the FARDFARS

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FAR l102(d ) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d ) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201(c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

FAR 1102d) sta tes the role of each member o f the Acquisi t ion Team is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

For the Defense Small Business Professional DFARS 219201(c) clarifies and further defines your position on the Acquisition T earn Thus it is important that you understand the different parts of these regula tions to be effective in your role

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

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Lesson Introduction Knowledge Review

Based on Marcus e-mail response what is the dollar threshold for supplies or services at or below the simplified acquisition threshold for set-asides

$5000 but not exceeding $150000

lJ $5000 but not exceeding $250000

~ $3500 but not exceeding $150000

$3000 but not exceeding $100000

Check Answ er

FAR 19-502-2pounda) states the dollar threshold for supplies or services a t or below the simplified acquisition for set-asides is an anticipated dollar value exceeding $3500 $20000 for acquisitions as described in EAR 1320l g) l )) but not exceeding $150000 ($300000 for acquisitions described in paragraph (1) of the simplified acquisition threshold definition at FAR 2101)

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Purpose of FARDFARS

As a Small Business Professional Specialist you play a critical role in ensuring that opportunities for small businesses are maximized in DoD acquisitions In that role you will often refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation DFARS DFARS Procedures and Guidance Information (PGI and various DoD Directives andor Instructions DoDD and or DoDI

As a SBP within the DoD your component may have FAR supplements and additional regulations however they will not be addressed in this course

Select Next to learn more about what the FAR says about the SBPs role in acquisitions

De artment of Defense p

Federal Acqu1s1t1on Regulation Supplement

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FAR l102(a)

FAR 1102Cal Statement of Guiding Principles for the Federal Acquisition System reads The vision for the Federal Acquisition System is to deliver on a timely basis the bes t value product or service to the customer while main taining the publics trust and fulfilling public policy objectives Par ticipan ts in the acquisition process should work toge ther as a team and should be empowered to make decisions within their area of responsibili ty

SBPs are critical advisory officials who have a significant impact for fulfilling the public policy objectives delineated in the FARDFARS

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FAR l102(d ) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d ) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201(c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

FAR 1102d) sta tes the role of each member o f the Acquisi t ion Team is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

For the Defense Small Business Professional DFARS 219201(c) clarifies and further defines your position on the Acquisition T earn Thus it is important that you understand the different parts of these regula tions to be effective in your role

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

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Purpose of FARDFARS

As a Small Business Professional Specialist you play a critical role in ensuring that opportunities for small businesses are maximized in DoD acquisitions In that role you will often refer to the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation DFARS DFARS Procedures and Guidance Information (PGI and various DoD Directives andor Instructions DoDD and or DoDI

As a SBP within the DoD your component may have FAR supplements and additional regulations however they will not be addressed in this course

Select Next to learn more about what the FAR says about the SBPs role in acquisitions

De artment of Defense p

Federal Acqu1s1t1on Regulation Supplement

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FAR l102(a)

FAR 1102Cal Statement of Guiding Principles for the Federal Acquisition System reads The vision for the Federal Acquisition System is to deliver on a timely basis the bes t value product or service to the customer while main taining the publics trust and fulfilling public policy objectives Par ticipan ts in the acquisition process should work toge ther as a team and should be empowered to make decisions within their area of responsibili ty

SBPs are critical advisory officials who have a significant impact for fulfilling the public policy objectives delineated in the FARDFARS

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FAR l102(d ) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d ) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201(c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

FAR 1102d) sta tes the role of each member o f the Acquisi t ion Team is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

For the Defense Small Business Professional DFARS 219201(c) clarifies and further defines your position on the Acquisition T earn Thus it is important that you understand the different parts of these regula tions to be effective in your role

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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FAR l102(a)

FAR 1102Cal Statement of Guiding Principles for the Federal Acquisition System reads The vision for the Federal Acquisition System is to deliver on a timely basis the bes t value product or service to the customer while main taining the publics trust and fulfilling public policy objectives Par ticipan ts in the acquisition process should work toge ther as a team and should be empowered to make decisions within their area of responsibili ty

SBPs are critical advisory officials who have a significant impact for fulfilling the public policy objectives delineated in the FARDFARS

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FAR l102(d ) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d ) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201(c) Definitions

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FAR 1102(d)

FAR 1102d) sta tes the role of each member o f the Acquisi t ion Team is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

For the Defense Small Business Professional DFARS 219201(c) clarifies and further defines your position on the Acquisition T earn Thus it is important that you understand the different parts of these regula tions to be effective in your role

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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FAR l102(d ) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d ) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201(c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

FAR 1102d) sta tes the role of each member o f the Acquisi t ion Team is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

For the Defense Small Business Professional DFARS 219201(c) clarifies and further defines your position on the Acquisition T earn Thus it is important that you understand the different parts of these regula tions to be effective in your role

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201(c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

FAR 1102d) sta tes the role of each member o f the Acquisi t ion Team is to exercise personal initiative and sound business judgment

DEARS 219201Ccl

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

For the Defense Small Business Professional DFARS 219201(c) clarifies and further defines your position on the Acquisition T earn Thus it is important that you understand the different parts of these regula tions to be effective in your role

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

You have completed the content for this lesson

To continue select another lesson from the Table o f Contents on the left

If you have closed or hidden the Table of Contents select the Show TOC button at the top in the Atlas navigation bar

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FAR l102(d) DFARS 2 19201( c) Definitions

Select each title for FAR 1102(d) and DFARS 219201Ccl descriptions

FAR 1102(d)

DEARS 219201Ccl

For the Defense Small Business Professional DFARS 219201(c) clarifies and further defines your position on the Acquisition T earn Thus it is important that you understand the different parts of these regula tions to be effective in your role

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

You have completed the content for this lesson

To continue select another lesson from the Table o f Contents on the left

If you have closed or hidden the Table of Contents select the Show TOC button at the top in the Atlas navigation bar

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

You have completed the content for this lesson

To continue select another lesson from the Table o f Contents on the left

If you have closed or hidden the Table of Contents select the Show TOC button at the top in the Atlas navigation bar

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Legislation

Legislation comes first DoD cannot make any regulations or policies until Congress authorizes it to do so However legislation is not enough Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any provisions of legislation until those provisions are implemented in regulations Sometimes there is a delay of a year or more before the appropriate regulations are dev eloped

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements y ou will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Regulations

Regulations implement the legislation

bull Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - When Congress passes legislation that affec ts federal acquisitions the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council incorporates the provisions of the new law into the FAR

bull The FAR is the guidance document that governs how acquisitions for all executiv e branch Federal agencies will be conducted

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Supplement

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements - Once the legislation is implemented in the FAR Executive Branch Federal agencies may issue instruc tions and guidance Legislationthat further clarify or expound upon the provisions in the FAR

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Regulation (FAR) (DFARS) - When the DoD contracting environment requires any additions modifications or exceptions to the FAR those OoO specific adjustments are Supplement (DFARS)delineated in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to the FAR hence the bullDFARS

The DFARS Supplement has a companion document referred to as Procedures Guidance and In formation (PG) When using the DFARS DoD personnel may find they are directed to the corresponding parts of the PG for addi tional procedures guidance and information on a particular DFARS requirement The - --- _ DFARS PGI

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

You have completed the content for this lesson

To continue select another lesson from the Table o f Contents on the left

If you have closed or hidden the Table of Contents select the Show TOC button at the top in the Atlas navigation bar

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Review

There are three regulations and supplements you will refer to regularly - the FAR DFARS and PGI SBPs need to be aware of their local agencys command specific policies Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

Legislation Regulations Supplement Policy

Policy

Heads o f Contracting Ac tivities (HCAs) are responsible for effectively implementing the small business programs within their ac tivi t ies including achieving program goals Legislation Additionally HCAs must ensure that contrac ting and technical personnel maintain knowledge of small business program requirements and take all reasonable action to Regulation (FAR) increase participation in their activities contracting processes by these businesses

Supplement (DFARS)In order to effectively implement the small business programs HCAs may create policy directives instructions andor a series of policy memos and guidance documents as necessary to effect desired small business program Policypolicy outcomes They may also elect to supplement the FARDFARS i f they are authorized to have DoD Component supplements Where small business program issues or concerns arise with existing legislation or enac ted law HCAs and SBPs may also propose new legislation through appropria te legislative change procedures

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

You have completed the content for this lesson

To continue select another lesson from the Table o f Contents on the left

If you have closed or hidden the Table of Contents select the Show TOC button at the top in the Atlas navigation bar

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Knowledge Review 1

Match each term with its definition by drawing a line to connect them then select Check Answer

Term Definit ion

Regulations I This incorporates the new law into the FAR

Supplement Execu tive Branch Federal agencies issue instructions and

guidance to further clarify the provisions of FAR Legislation

This happens first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without

this action

Check Answer

Legislation comes first Small Business Professionals and contracting personnel cannot carry out any thing without this action Regulations come next implementing the legislation and incorporating the new law into the FAR Supplements are the last these are the instructions and guidance the Executive Branch Federal agencies issue to further clarify the provisions of the FAR

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notjces Select each image to leam more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

Legislat ion Passed October 28 2009 Congress passed the NOAA for fiscal year 2010

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

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DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

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DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

You have completed the content for this lesson

To continue select another lesson from the Table o f Contents on the left

If you have closed or hidden the Table of Contents select the Show TOC button at the top in the Atlas navigation bar

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies lets look at Section 811 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111- 84) SBPs can also track notices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Select each image to learn more then select Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Interim Rule March 16 2011 The procurement provisions of the NOAA are implemented in the FAR through a defined and structured rule making process However it was determined that Section 811 of the Act needed to be effected in the FAR sooner than the normal rule making process allows In this instance Section 811 was implemented by publishing an interim rule in the Federal Register The interim rule (76 FR 14559) was issued to implement the requirement of section 811 to require a Justification amp Approval (JampA) prior to awarding a sole source contract in an amount over $20 million under the 8(a) Program ( 15 USC 637 (a)) As a result FAR 6204 6302- 5 6303- 1 amp 2 6304 15607 and 19808 were amended Once the interim rule was published DoD immediately began to comply with the rule

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

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Legislation Timeline

As an example of how legislation is implemented into regulations and policies le t s look at Sec tion 811 of the National Defense Authorization Ac t (NOAA) for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub L 111-84) SBPs can also track no tices at Federal Register and the DFARS Publication Notices Selec t each image to learn more then selec t Next to continue

Legislation Passed FAR Interim Rule FAR Final Rule October 28 2009 March 16 2011 July 2013

FAR Final Rule July 2013 After a comment period the FAR final rule was published with no changes to what was published as the interim rule

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

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Evolution of t he FAR

The FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing The FAR is issued and maintained jointly under the statutory au thorities granted to the Secretary o f the Department o f Defense (DoD) Administrator of General Services (GSA) and the Administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Statu tory authorities to issue and revise the FAR have been delegated to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council made up of representatives from DoD GSA and NASA

The FAR applies to most agencies in the Executive Branch The Legislative and Judicial branches are not required to comply with the FAR but tend to follow it in spirit and content In addition Executive Branch agencies (such as the DoD) issue supplemental regulations (the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement DFARS) that include purchasing rules unique to these agencies

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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DFARS

DFARS is a supplement to the FAR that provides DoDshyspecific acquisition regulations that DoD acquisition officials and contractors doing business with DoD must follow for the procurement of goods and services

For example EAR 19SOSCbl states the following The SBA procurement center representative (or i f a procurement cen ter representative is not assigned see EAR 19402Cal) may appeal the Contrac ting Officers rejection to the head of the contrac ting activity (or designee) within 2 working days after receiving the notice The head of the contracting activity (or designee) shall render a decision in writing and provide it to the SBA representative within 7 worlcing days Pending issuance of a decision to the SBA representative the Contracting Officer shall suspend action on the acquisitionbull

This rule applies to all executive agencies subject to the FAR

Select Next to continue the example Hit-- shy

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Evolution of DFARS

For the DoD FAR 19SOS(b) is implemented at DFARS 219SOS(b) as follows The designee shall be at a level no lower than chie f o f the contracting o fficebull

In this case DoD has placed a limi t on how far down this par ticular delega tion can go When reading the FAR a DoD Contracting Officer must always check the DFARS to see if a requirement in the FAR is further implemented in DoD

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

FAR 1920Hdl bull Small Business Specialists must be appointed and act in accordance with agency regulations

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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FAR DFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-w ide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

DFARS 219-201Cdl - For in formation on the appoin tment and functions of Small Business Specialists see PG 2 19 shy20l(d)

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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FARDFARS PGI

The DFARS contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegations of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public Select each tab to learn more

DFARS

PG 21920Hdl - Contracting and contract administration activities appoint Small Business Professionals as directed by DoD Instruction (DoDI) 42051 DoD Office of Small Business Programs FAR 19201(d) Per the DoDI 420501 Enclosure 3 the DoD Component Small Business Direc tor appoints Small Business Professionals DFARS 219210(d)

PGI 219201(d)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PG 21920l(d) Subparagraphs (i)-(viii) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor OtherAQencies

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( i) Report directly and are responsible only to their appointing authority

( ii ) Make sure that the contracting activity takes the necessary actions to implement Small Business Programs and

( iii ) Advise and assist contracting Program Manager and requirements personnel on all matters that affect small businesses concerns

( iv ) Advise commanders and all other staff directors on Small Business for the assigned organization (enterprise level)

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGI 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- ( viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

( iv) Aid counsel and assist small businesses by providing shy

(A) Advice concerning acquisition procedures (B) Information regarding proposed acquisitions and (C) Instructions on preparation of proposals in the interpretation of standard clauses

representations and certifications

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(v) Maintain an outreach program ( including participation in Government- industry conferences and regional interagency small business councils ) designed to locate and develop information on the technical competence of small businesses Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses and

(vi) Ensure that financial assistance available under existing regulations is offered and also assist small businesses in obtaining payments under their contracts late payments interest penalties or information on contract payment provisions

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Lesson Completion

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DoD SBP Specialists

Select each image to view the duties of a DoD SBP Specialists as explained in DoD Instruction 420501 DoD Small Business Programs and DFARS PGJ 21920l(d) Subparagraphs ( i)- (viii ) then select Next to continue

Advocate for Be a Trusted Liaison with Build Relationships Small Businesses Business Advisor Other A11encies

(vii ) Provide assistance to Contracting Officers in determining the need for and the acceptability of subcontracting plans and assist administrative Contracting Officers (see DFARS 219 706(a)(ii )) in evaluating monitoring reviewing and documenting contract performance to determine compliance with subcontracting plans and

(viii ) Recommend to the appointing authority the activitys Small and Disadvantaged Business Program goals including goal assignments to subordinate contracting offices monitor the activitys performance against these goals and recommend action to correct reporting errors deficiencies

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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PGI Resources

So what is the PGI and why do we have it

The Procedures Guidance and Information (PG) is the companion resource to the DFARS The PG contains

bull Procedures guidance and in formation that do not meet the cri teria for inclusion in the DFARS

bull Unclassified memoranda guidance and other Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (OPAP) procurement relat ed policy documents that can be found in t he appropriate PGI subpart

Why The PGI is the result of the DFARS transfonnation chartered by the Under Secret ary of Defense for Acquisition Technology and Logistics DoO Directive 500035

Defense Acquisition Regula tions Management dated July 21 2004 authorizes the publica tion and dissemination of the OFARS PGI

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Selec t each item to review how it impac ts the o ther then selec t Next to continue

1) As part of this trans formation DoD streamlined the DFARS so that the regulations contained therein included only requirements of law mandatory DoD-wide policies delegations of authori ty deviations and policies with a significant effectimpac t on the public

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

2) The other information previously contained in the DFARS has been moved to the PG This includes mandatory and optional DoD internal procedures guidance training and other reference material such as agency guides and handbooks

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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PGI Affects DFARS Three Ways

DoD significantly transformed the DFARS to include the introduction of the PG Select each item to review how it impacts the other then select Next to continue

3) The PG does not include material that has a significant impact on the public or that is statutory It provides a dynamic resource for acquisition personnel Since the material in the PG does not significantly impact the public it does not have to go through the public comment process This permits DoD to quickly publish changes to the PG

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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DFARS PGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGI connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance i t answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DEARS Contains PGI Contains

The DFARS consists o f

1) Requirements o f law 2) Codified regula tions 3) DoD-wide policies 4) Delegations of FAR authorities 5) Deviations from FAR requirements 6) Policies and procedures that have a

significant effectimpact on the public

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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DFARSPGI Contains

DFARS answers the questions What is the policy and What are the rules DFARS PGJ connects the acquisition community to related background procedures and guidance it answers the questions How can I execute the policy and Why does this policy exist Select each topic to see how they differ then select Next to continue

DFARS Contains PGI Contains

Jn contrast the PGJ contains

1) Mandatory and non-mandatory internal DoD procedures

2) Guidance 3) Links to relevant training policy supplemental

information and deviations 4) Policies and procedures that do not have a

significant effect on the public

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes

Changes to the OF ARS are

1) Managed and approved by the Defense Acquisition Regulation (DAR) Council

2) Subject to public comments ( 60 days typically provided)

3) Subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review

4) Published in the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

PGI Changes

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DFARS PGI Changes

Select DFARS and PGI

DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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DFARS PGI Changes

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DFARS Changes PGI Changes

Changes to the PG are

1) Managed and approved by the DAR Council

2) NOT subject to public commen ts

3) NOT subject to OMB review

4) NOT published in the Federal Register and CFR

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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PGI Conclusion

PGI changes can be made q uickly

Since the PGI is not subject to public comments or OMB review changes can be made relatively quickly As a result the PGI is a rapid method for disseminating nonshyregulatory material relating to DFARS topics The PG is available on the Defense Acquisition Regulation System (Q8BS) PG Web site and is linked electronically to the DFARS The DFARS also has links t o PG coverage

The Defense Acquisition Regulation System is defined as a PG Web site that develops and maintains acquisition rules and guidance to facilitate the acquisition workforce in support of DoD acquisition of goods and services to support the warfighter

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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Knowledge Review 2

Which statement is correct in regards to the FAR

It contains requirements of law DoD-wide policies and delegation of FAR authorities deviations from FAR requirements and procedures that have a significant effect on the public

~ It is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

] It con tains issues that are main tained solely by the Secretary of Defense

There are no supplemental regulations issued to the FAR

According to FAR subpart 11 the FAR is a substantial and complex set of rules governing the Federal Governments purchasing

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SBPllO Fundamentals of the FAR for Small Business Professionals Lesson 11 - The Purpose of FAR DFARS RESOURCES I PRINT 1 HELP

Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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SBPllO Fundamentals of the FAR for Small Business Professionals Lesson 11 - The Purpose of FAR DFARS RESOURCES I PRINT 1 HELP

Lesson Summary

Terminal Learning Objective Apply basic knowledge of the purpose and structure of the FAR and DFARS to locate rules governing small business acquisitions

This enabling learning objective was taught in the Purpose of FARDFARS lesson

bull Recognize the purpose of the FARDFARS as described in FAR part 1 and DFARS part 201

Closed Capt ioning Katherine Congratulations You have completed The Purpose of FARDFARS lesson This lesson provided you with an overview of the purpose of the FARDFARS its organization and use

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