FAR 37.503 Agency-head responsibilities
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 37.503
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 71 FR 20299 Effective May 19, 2006
- 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
The agency head or designee should ensure that-
(a) Requirements for services are clearly defined and appropriate performance standards are developed so that the agency’s requirements can be understood by potential offerors and that performance in accordance with contract terms and conditions will meet the agency’s requirements;
(b) Service contracts are awarded and administered in a manner that will provide the customer its supplies and services within budget and in a timely manner;
(c) Specific procedures are in place before contracting for services to ensure that inherently governmental functions are performed by Government personnel; and
(d) Strategies are developed and necessary staff training is initiated to ensure effective implementation of the policies in 37.102.
Federal Register history
Sections cited
- FAR 37.102 Policy
Quick answers
What is FAR 37.503?
FAR 37.503 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Agency-head responsibilities".
When was FAR 37.503 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; FAR Case 2004-021, OMB Circular A-76" (71 FR 20299), published Apr 19, 2006 and effective May 19, 2006.
Are changes to FAR 37.503 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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