48 C.F.R. § 3.603

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 3.603 - Responsibilities of the contracting officer
(a) Before awarding a contract, the contracting officer shall obtain an authorization under 3.602 if-
(1) The contracting officer knows, or has reason to believe, that a prospective contractor is one to which award is otherwise prohibited under 3.601; and
(2) There is a most compelling reason to make an award to that prospective contractor.
(b) The contracting officer shall comply with the requirements and guidance in subpart 9.5 before awarding a contract to an organization owned or substantially owned or controlled by Government employees.

48 C.F.R. §3.603