[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: 48CFR2937.203]

[Page 44]
 
            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
 
                     CHAPTER 29--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
 
Sec. 2937.203  Policy.

    (a) HCAs having a requirement for certain advisory and assistance 
services are required by the Department of Labor Manual Series (See DLMS 
2 836) to prepare a written justification for such services. Written 
justification must be submitted to the Assistant Secretary for 
Administration and Management for review by the Procurement Review 
Board, for Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management 
approval.
    (b) Regardless of the type of action planned, the justification in 
paragraph (a) of this section must include the following:
    (1) A statement of need, which certifies that the requested services 
do not unnecessarily duplicate any previously performed work.
    (2) Nature and scope of the need, and the results expected.
    (3) Extent to which in-house staff availability was assessed, and 
the reasons why procurement of outside services is necessary.
    (4) Any additional information or data that support the requirement 
for a contract.
    (5) Name(s) and title(s) of official(s) who will be assigned as 
project officer(s) to work with the contractor, and who can be contacted 
for additional Information.
    (6) A statement that the Government policy on advisory and 
assistance services has been reviewed and complies with FAR 37.203.

    Subpart 2937.6_Preference for Performance-Based Contracting (PBC)