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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9897_cf6c46-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9897_cf6c46-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9897_cf6c46-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9897_cf6c46-14{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9897_cf6c46-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9897_cf6c46-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9897_cf6c46-14\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-594e7457853b713c8d6cf58ba033eebb\" id=\"topofpage\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgb(8,46,88) 0%,rgb(65,118,161) 100%);text-transform:uppercase\"><strong><strong><strong>Basics of Federal Contracting<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>This page provides an overview of the fundamentals of federal contracting, specifically detailing how federal research agreements function as procurement mechanisms for the U.S. Government.  Additionally, it explores the roles and responsibilities that both university personnel and federal government officials hold throughout the contracting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Jump to<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_35cd8f-7a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_35cd8f-7a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_35cd8f-7a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_35cd8f-7a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_35cd8f-7a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_35cd8f-7a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .wp-block-kadence-listitem a{color:#4176a1;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_35cd8f-7a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .wp-block-kadence-listitem a:hover{color:#000000;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_35cd8f-7a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_816883-0d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_816883-0d kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong><a href=\"#federalcontract\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#flowchartlogic\">What Is a Federal Contract<\/a>    I    <a href=\"#contractsvsgrants\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#HtoR\">Difference Between Contracts and Grants<\/a><\/strong>    I    <a href=\"#howcaniidentify\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#HtoR\"><strong>How Can I Identify a Federal Contract?<\/strong><\/a>    <strong>I <\/strong>   <strong><a href=\"#rolesofsponsoranduniversity\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#HtoR\">Role Overview of University and Sponsor Regarding Federal Contracting<\/a> <\/strong>   <strong>I    <a href=\"#far\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#far\">Basics of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" id=\"federalcontract\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(360deg,rgb(241,178,91) 0%,rgb(250,244,236) 100%)\"><strong>What is a Federal Contract?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Federal Contract, like a grant or cooperative agreement, is a mechanism used by the Federal Government to provide funding for research and development projects. Unlike a grant or cooperative agreement though, the Federal Government uses contracts as a procurement mechanism. The principal purpose of the Federal Contract instrument is to purchase property or services for the direct benefit or use of the United States Government. Federal Contracts are governed by a strict set of terms and conditions, including clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acquisition.gov\/browse\/index\/far\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.acquisition.gov\/browse\/index\/far\"><strong>Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)<\/strong><\/a> for more information. These contracts usually require frequent reporting and a high level of responsibility to the sponsor. A failure to perform and achieve the promised results or product on time and on budget could result in criminal and\/or civil actions and\/or financial consequences to the University, administrators, or others involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" id=\"contractsvsgrants\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(360deg,rgb(241,178,91) 0%,rgb(250,244,236) 100%)\"><strong>Difference Between Contracts and Grants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Federal Contracts<\/th><th>Federal Grants<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Used as a procurement funding mechanism (i.e. buyer\/seller) for the direct benefit or use of the U.S. Government.<\/td><td>Flexible funding mechanism to support public purpose (i.e. assistance mechanism).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Relatively inflexible as to scope of work, budget, and other changes.<\/td><td>Flexibility to change Scope of Work, Budget, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Governed by statutes, rules, and regulations (e.g. Federal Acquisition Regulations, FAR).<\/td><td>More freedom to adapt project and less responsibility to produce results.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Require frequent reporting.<\/td><td>Usually only annual report.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Failure to perform can result in potential legal action or financial consequences.<\/td><td>Failure to perform not likely to result in legal action or financial consequences.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May be unilaterally awarded at proposal stage without ability to negotiate terms and conditions.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" id=\"howcaniidentify\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(360deg,rgb(241,178,91) 0%,rgb(250,244,236) 100%)\"><strong>How Can I Identify A Federal Contract?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most solicitations will indicate when funding will be awarded under a Federal Contract. Where the solicitation is unclear or you are still not sure, there are a number of other indicators you can use to identify a Federal Contract. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the award or solicitation contains references to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), this is a good sign that the project is funded through a Federal Contract. Examples of FAR Clauses are: FAR 52.227-14 \u2013 Rights in Data, General; DFAR 252.225-7001 \u2013 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; or HHSAR 352.224-70 \u2013 Privacy Act.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The contract number itself can also be a clue. For Example: If the sponsor is the NIH the Contract Number will begin with HHSN or N01.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cover page of the contract, in most cases, will also indicate that it is a Federal Contract. For Example: If Section I, Contract Clauses has an X next to it and\/or the signature block section is checked to indicate Negotiated Agreement\/Contractor Required to Sign (usually block 17).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" id=\"federalgrantprocess\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(360deg,rgb(241,178,91) 0%,rgb(250,244,236) 100%)\"><strong>What Is The Federal Grant Process Overview?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Federal Contracting process can be equated to a relationship with the sponsor. There are various stages of the process and some interaction between the various stages in order to have the process work efficiently and effectively for all parties. Click here to see a diagram of the process. Tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When trying to determine if the award in hand is a Federal Contract, always trace the funding back to the prime sponsor (organization holding the contract from the Federal Government).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the award is at the modification\/amendment stage, you may need to go back to the original award document in order to determine if the prime source is a Federal Contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal Contracts come in many forms, such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard Contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order for Supplies or Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master Agreements with Task Orders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Federal Government uses the same template for contracts and cooperative agreements. The template will say \u201cContract No.\u201d regardless of the type of award mechanism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prime sponsors may call a third party agreement a \u201cSubcontract\u201d even if the prime source is a grant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good resource for searching for Federal Contracts is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpds.gov\/fpdsng_cms\/index.php\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fpds.gov\/fpdsng_cms\/index.php\/en\/\"><strong>Federal Procurement Data System<\/strong><\/a>. If an award is in this database, it is a Federal Contract. (Note: search terms must match the database entry. So if your search fails to return possible matches, it may be a result of the search term not matching the database data.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" id=\"rolesofsponsoranduniversity\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(360deg,rgb(241,178,91) 0%,rgb(250,244,236) 100%)\"><strong>Role Overview of University and Sponsor Regarding Federal Contracting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>91爆料 Roles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_e364b4-a2:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_e364b4-a2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Conduct work within time proposed, on budget, and in compliance with terms and conditions of the award<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_378763-99 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_378763-99 kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" 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class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Monitor Third Party Agreements (consultants, subcontractors, purchased services, etc.) for science, spending, and reporting<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_8a635d-84 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_8a635d-84 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_8a635d-84 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Department Administration (DA):<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_9d410e-ea .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_9d410e-ea kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 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class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Office of Research Administration (ORA)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_e56719-3b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_e56719-3b kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Check compliance (i.e. IACUC, IRB, FCOI Disclosure\/Training)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_b09aca-b8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_b09aca-b8 kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Negotiate terms and conditions of the award<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_2ef000-85 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_2ef000-85 kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Interact with Contracting Officer (including for prior approvals, i.e., Contracting Officer&#8217;s Authorization)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_73e57a-c8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_73e57a-c8 kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Primary point of contact (POC) for questions before going to sponsor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_e2f8af-77 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_e2f8af-77 kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Institutional signatory (authorized by Board of Trustees to bind University to terms and conditions)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sponsor (Government) Roles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_aaae85-04:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_aaae85-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);margin-left:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_aaae85-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_aaae85-04 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_aaae85-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_aaae85-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_aaae85-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_aaae85-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_aaae85-04 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_aaae85-04 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_0e0196-a9 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_0e0196-a9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_0e0196-a9 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Contracting Officer&#8217;s Representative (COR):<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_d2fa53-86 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_d2fa53-86 kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Monitor technical progress<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_c7028d-ab .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_c7028d-ab kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Recommend changes in requirements to the Contracting Officer<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_c290bb-dd .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_c290bb-dd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_c290bb-dd kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Contracting Specialist (CS):<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_b962ec-1f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_b962ec-1f kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Execute most procedural steps (with approval of CO). The CS does not have the authority to make changes to the steps<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_88a872-48 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_88a872-48 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_88a872-48 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Contracting Officer (CO):<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_868f28-97 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_868f28-97 kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Only person authorized to direct or negotiate changes to Statement of Work, Period of Performance, delivery schedule, etc. (Holds &#8220;Warrant&#8221; for contract)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_e643f4-e2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_e643f4-e2 kt-svg-icon-list-level-2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Authorize reimbursement of costs (i.e. approves invoices)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background\" id=\"far\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(360deg,rgb(241,178,91) 0%,rgb(250,244,236) 100%)\"><strong>Basics of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set of uniform policies and procedures for acquisitions by the Federal Government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government shorthand to terms and conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable based on type of work or organizational structure of contractor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance is mandatory if contained in the agreement and applicable to the work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usually contained in \u201cContract Clauses\u201d section of the contract (Section I)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each Government Agency has a Supplement (e.g., DFAR, HHSAR) to provide direction and guidance about how an agency should implement a FAR clause<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existence of FAR clauses could indicate a hybrid agreement (processed by the Office of Research Administration)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprised of three different sections:\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parts 1-51 provide guidance to agencies and contractors \u2013 these are your Federal Contracts Officer&#8217;s concern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 52 contains the provisions and clauses \u2013 many of which will then be contained in the agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part 53 contains information regarding forms associated with the FAR<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Return to<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_be3a83-6d:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_be3a83-6d ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_be3a83-6d ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_be3a83-6d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_be3a83-6d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_be3a83-6d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .wp-block-kadence-listitem a{color:#4176a1;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_be3a83-6d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .wp-block-kadence-listitem a:hover{color:#000000;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items9897_be3a83-6d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_992755-62 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9897_992755-62 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_cornerDownRight kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"15 10 20 15 15 20\"\/><path d=\"M4 4v7a4 4 0 0 0 4 4h12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/ora\/resources\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/ora\/resources\/\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/a>    I    <strong><a href=\"#topofpage\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#topofpage\">Beginning of Page<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id7618_a97189-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7618_a97189-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id7618_a97189-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id7618_a97189-02{background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(8,46,88) 0%,rgb(65,118,161) 99%);}.kb-row-layout-id7618_a97189-02 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id7618_a97189-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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