What is a SF 30?

SF 30 (Rev. 11/2016), Amendment of Solicitation/ Modification of Contract. The form may also be used to amend solicitations for negotiated contracts, as specified in 15.210 (b).

What are solicitation amendments?

(a) When, either before or after receipt of proposals, the Government changes its requirements or terms and conditions, the contracting officer shall amend the solicitation. (b) Amendments issued before the established time and date for receipt of proposals shall be issued to all parties receiving the solicitation.

What is the SF 1449 used for?

SF 1449 (Rev. 2/2012), Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. SF 1449 is prescribed for use in solicitations and contracts for commercial items. Agencies may prescribe additional detailed instructions for use of the form.

What is the Changes clause in FAR?

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) defines “change order” to mean “a written order, signed by the contracting officer, directing the contractor to make a change that the Changes clause authorizes the contracting officer to order without the contractor’s consent.” FAR 2.101.

What is a dd1155?

A DD Form 1155 is used to document all fuel purchases from commercial sources. The following is an explanation of information to be provided on the DD Form 1155 for purchase transactions on DESC bunker contracts and local purchases of bunker fuels.

Can the government cancel a solicitation?

For instance, for Invitation for Bid procurements, the GAO has held that once bids have been opened and prices disclosed, an agency can only cancel the solicitation for “cogent and compelling” reasons.

When can the government cancel a solicitation?

GAO’s Rule on Government Cancellation of Solicitations An agency determines that a solicitation does not accurately reflect its needs. A reasonable basis also exists to cancel a solicitation when an agency determines it needs to revise evaluation standards in order to ensure fair and equal competition.

What is a cardinal clause?

Cardinal Changes (Significant Changes) clauses are the source of a significant number of disputes arising from government contracts. The clause, which has appeared in nearly every U.S. government contract for over 100 years, gives the government the power unilaterally to order contractual modifications.