[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 7] [Revised as of October 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR2901.001] [Page 3-5] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 29--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Sec. 2901.001 Scope of part. (Parts 2900 to 2999) -------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBCHAPTER A--GENERAL Part Page 2901 Department of Labor acquisition regulation system.................................. 5 2902 Definitions of words and terms.............. 12 2903 Improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest................... 13 2904 Administrative matters...................... 16 SUBCHAPTER B--ACQUISITION PLANNING 2905 Publicizing contract actions................ 17 2906 Competition requirements.................... 18 2907 Acquisition planning........................ 18 2908 Required sources of supplies and services... 19 2909 Contractor qualifications................... 19 2910 Market research............................. 22 2911 Describing agency needs..................... 23 2912 Acquisition of commercial items............. 23 2913 Simplified acquisition procedures........... 24 SUBCHAPTER C--CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES 2914 Sealed bidding.............................. 26 2915 Contracting by negotiation.................. 26 2916 Contract types.............................. 28 2917 Special contracting methods................. 28 SUBCHAPTER D--SOCIOECONOMIC PROGRAMS 2918 [Reserved] 2919 Small business and small disadvantaged business concerns....................... 31 2920-2921 [Reserved] 2922 Application of labor laws to government acquisitions............................ 33 [[Page 4]] 2923 Environment, energy and water efficiency, renewable energy technologies, occupational safety, and drug-free workplace............................... 34 2924-2927 [Reserved] SUBCHAPTER E--GENERAL CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS 2928 Bonds and insurance......................... 36 2929 Taxes....................................... 36 2930 Cost accounting standards administration.... 36 2931 Contract cost principles and procedures..... 37 2932 Contract financing.......................... 37 2933 Protests, disputes, and appeals............. 37 2934-2935 [Reserved] 2936 Construction and architect-engineer contracts............................... 40 2937 Service contracting......................... 42 2938-2941 [Reserved] SUBCHAPTER G--CONTRACT MANAGEMENT 2942 Contract administration and audit services.. 45 2943 Contract modifications...................... 46 2944 Subcontracting policies and procedures...... 46 2945 Government property......................... 47 2946-2951 [Reserved] SUBCHAPTER H--CLAUSES AND FORMS 2952 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses 49 2953 Forms....................................... 49 [[Page 5]] SUBCHAPTER A_GENERAL PART 2901_DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ACQUISITION REGULATION SYSTEM Subpart 2901.0_Scope of Subpart Sec. Sec. 2901.001 Scope of subpart. Subpart 2901.1_Purpose, Authority, Issuance Sec. 2901.101 Purpose. Sec. 2901.103 Authority. Sec. 2901.105-2 Arrangement of regulations. Sec. 2901.105-3 Copies. Subpart 2901.2_Administration Sec. 2901.201-1 Maintenance of the FAR. Subpart 2901.3_Agency Acquisition Regulations Sec. 2901.302 Limitations. Sec. 2901.304 Agency control and compliance procedures. Subpart 2901.4_Deviations From the FAR and DOLAR Sec. 2901.403 Individual deviations from the FAR. Sec. 2901.404 Class deviations. Sec. 2901.405 Deviations pertaining to treaties and executive agreements. Subpart 2901.6_Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities Sec. 2901.601 General. Sec. 2901.602 Contracting officers. Sec. 2901.602-1 Authority. Sec. 2901.602-3 Ratification of unauthorized commitments. Sec. 2901.603 Selection, appointment, and termination of Appointment. Sec. 2901.603-1 General. Sec. 2901.603-3 Appointment. Sec. 2901.603-4 Terminations. Sec. 2901.603-70 Responsibility of other government personnel. Sec. 2901.603-71 Contracting officer's technical representatives (COTR). Sec. 2901.603-72 Administrative procurement management reviews. Subpart 2901.7_Determinations and Findings Sec. 2901.707 Signatory authority. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 40 U.S.C. 486(c). Source: 69 FR 22991, Apr. 27, 2004, unless otherwise noted. Subpart 2901.0_Scope of Subpart This chapter may be referred to as the Department of Labor Acquisition Regulation or the DOLAR. This subpart sets forth introductory information about the Department of Labor Acquisition Regulation. This subpart explains the relationship of the DOLAR to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and explains the DOLAR's purpose, authority, applicability, exclusions, and issuance. Subpart 2901.1_Purpose, Authority, Issuance