Chief Acquisition Officer means an executive level acquisition official responsible for agency performance of acquisition activities and acquisition programs created pursuant to 41 U.S.C. Latent defect means a defect that exists at the time of acceptance but cannot be discovered by a reasonable inspection. WebDefinition of Mission Area: Mitigation includes those capabilities necessary to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. Contracting includes description (but not determination) of supplies and services required, selection and solicitation of sources, preparation and award of contracts, and all phases of contract administration. Subline item means a subset of a line item. The contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and. (i) Meets Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency criteria for use of the Energy Star trademark label; or. The term "response" as used in the National Response Framework includes: Actions to save lives, protect property and the environment, stabilize (2) For use in subpart 22.8, see the definition at 22.801. Environmentally preferable means products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. KevinWagner. Restore and improve health and social services capabilities and networks to promote the resilience, independence, health (including behavioral health), and well-being of the whole community. Each of these core capabilities is tied to a capability target. Unless the contract provides otherwise, the seller or consignor is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss. (See 26.205.). Protect our citizens, residents, visitors, and assets against the greatest threats and hazards in a manner that allows our interests, aspirations and way of life to thrive. Assist communities affected by an incident to recover effectively. Conviction means a judgment or conviction of a criminal offense by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether entered upon a verdict or a plea, and includes a conviction entered upon a plea of nolo contendere. Line item number means either a numeric or alphanumeric format to identify a line item. Each of these core capabilities is tied to a capability target. Descriptive literature means information provided by an offeror, such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, and brochures, that shows a products characteristics or construction of a product or explains its operation. WebMISSION AREA. 5122). hb```fV Ad`C!&6* Provide timely, accurate, and actionable information resulting from the planning, direction, collection, exploitation, processing, analysis, production, dissemination, evaluation, and feedback of available information concerning physical and cyber threats to the United States, its people, property, or interests; the development, proliferation, or use of WMDs; or any other matter bearing on U.S. national or homeland security by local, state, tribal, territorial, federal, and other stakeholders. These rates represent reasonable projections of specific costs that are not easily estimated for, identified with, or generated by a specific contract, contract end item, or task. Supplemental agreement means a contract modification that is accomplished by the mutual action of the parties. (1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials; (2) Product or service group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies; (5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials; (6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible; (7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products; (9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and. In rendering the foregoing services, outputs may take the form of information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, training and the day-to-day aid of support personnel needed for the successful performance of ongoing Federal operations. (7) Competitive range determinations that identify proposals that have a reasonable chance of being selected for award of a contract. This should be important for all countries, even the United States. The term protected Surplus property means excess personal property not required by any Federal agency as determined by the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA). What is the definition for the protection mission area? Provide all decision makers with decision-relevant information regarding the nature and extent of the hazard, any cascading effects, and the status of the response. Conduct a systematic process engaging the whole community, as appropriate, in the development of executable strategic, operational, and/or tactical-level approaches to meet defined objectives. What is the definition for "Mitigation" mission area? Contracting officers representative (COR) means an individual, including a contracting officers technical representative (COTR), designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. Governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC) means a task-order or delivery-order contract for information technology established by one agency for Governmentwide use that is operated-, (1) By an executive agent designated by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Enable the recognition, understanding, communication of, and planning for risk and empower individuals and communities to make informed risk management decisions necessary to adapt to, withstand, and quickly recover from future incidents. Statement of Objectives (SOO) means a Government-prepared document incorporated into the solicitation that states the overall performance objectives. Implement housing solutions that effectively support the needs of the whole community and contribute to its sustainability and resilience. (2) Does not include computer databases or computer software documentation. 116). General and administrative (G&A) expense means any management, financial, and other expense which is incurred by or allocated to a business unit and which is for the general management and administration of the business unit as a whole. (ii) Less than a majority ownership, but over which it exercises control. (3) Availability, which means ensuring timely and reliable access to, and use of, information. The National Preparedness Goal describes five mission areas prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery and 32 activities, called core capabilities, that address the greatest risks to the nation. It might serve as a safeguard for national security. B. (8) Information on management decisions that could have a significant bearing on costs. C. Assist communities affected by an incident to recover effectively. Projected average loss means the estimated long-term average loss per period for periods of comparable exposure to risk of loss. Forward pricing rate agreement means a written agreement negotiated between a contractor and the Government to make certain rates available during a specified period for use in pricing contracts or modifications. Substantially as follows or substantially the same as, when used in the prescription and introductory text of a provision or clause, means that authorization is granted to prepare and utilize a variation of that provision or clause to accommodate requirements that are peculiar to an individual acquisition; provided that the variation includes the salient features of the FAR provision or clause, and is not inconsistent with the intent, principle, and substance of the FAR provision or clause or related coverage of the subject matter. Basic research means that research directed toward increasing knowledge in science. Chief of mission means the principal officer in charge of a diplomatic mission of the United States or of a United States office abroad which is designated by the Secretary of State as diplomatic in nature, including any individual assigned under section 502(c) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (Public Law 96-465) to be temporarily in charge of such a mission or office. The term "response" as used in the National Response Framework includes: Actions to save lives, protect property and the environment, stabilize 549 0 obj <>stream Labor surplus area concern means a concern that together with its first-tier subcontractors will perform substantially in labor surplus areas. Electronic commerce means electronic techniques for accomplishing business transactions including electronic mail or messaging, World Wide Web technology, electronic bulletin boards, purchase cards, electronic funds transfer, and electronic data interchange. Change order means a written order, signed by the contracting officer, directing the contractor to make a change that the Changes clause authorizes the contracting officer to order without the contractors consent. The data may also include, for example, sales data and any information reasonably required to explain the offerors estimating process, including, but not limited to-, (1) The judgmental factors applied and the mathematical or other methods used in the estimate, including those used in projecting from known data; and. Value engineering change proposal (VECP), (i) Requires a change to the instant contract to implement; and, (ii) Results in reducing the overall projected cost to the agency without impairing essential functions or characteristics, provided, that it does not involve a change-. It does not include making grants or cooperative agreements. Deliver essential commodities, equipment, and services in support of impacted communities and survivors, to include emergency power and fuel support, as well as the coordination of access to community staples. (i) Bind the United States to take or not to take some action by contract, policy, regulation, authorization, order, or otherwise; (ii) Determine, protect, and advance United States economic, political, territorial, property, or other interests by military or diplomatic action, civil or criminal judicial proceedings, contract management, or otherwise; (iii) Significantly affect the life, liberty, or property of private persons; (iv) Commission, appoint, direct, or control officers or employees of the United States; or. What is the definition for "Mitigation" mission area? (8) For use in subpart 22.19, see the definition at 22.1901. Personal property means property of any kind or interest in it except real property, records of the Federal Government, and naval vessels of the following categories: Personal services contract means a contract that, by its express terms or as administered, makes the contractor personnel appear to be, in effect, Government employees (see 37.104).