FAR 12.206 Use of past performance
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 12.206
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 86 FR 61017 Effective Dec 6, 2021
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
Text
Past performance should be an important element of every evaluation and contract award for commercial products and commercial services. Contracting officers should consider past performance data from a wide variety of sources both inside and outside the Federal Government in accordance with the policies and procedures contained in subpart 9.1,13.106, or subpart 15.3, as applicable.
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revision of Definition of “Commercial Item” |
Sections cited
- FAR Subpart 9.1 Responsible Prospective Contractors
- FAR 13.106 Soliciting competition, evaluation of quotations or offers, award and documentation
- FAR Subpart 15.3 Source Selection
Quick answers
What is FAR 12.206?
FAR 12.206 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Use of past performance".
When was FAR 12.206 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revision of Definition of “Commercial Item”" (86 FR 61017), published Nov 4, 2021 and effective Dec 6, 2021.
Are changes to FAR 12.206 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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