[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR315.371]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                  CHAPTER 3--HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

PART 315_CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION--Table of Contents

 

                     Subpart 315.3_Source Selection

 

Sec. 315.371  Contract preparation and award.



    (a) The contracting officer must perform the following actions after 

finalization details have been completed:

    (1) Prepare the negotiation memorandum in accordance with 315.372;

    (2) Prepare the contract containing all agreed to terms and 

conditions and clauses required by law or regulation;

    (3) Include in the contract file the pertinent documents referenced 

in FAR 4.803; and

    (4) Obtain the appropriate approval of the proposed contract 

award(s) in accordance with subpart 304.71 and contracting activity 

procedures.

    (b) After receiving the required approvals, the contract should be 

transmitted to the prospective contractor for signature. The prospective 

contractor must be informed that the contract is not effective until 

accepted by the contracting officer.



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    (c) The contract shall not be issued until the finance office 

certifies that the funds are available for obligation.