Reclamation Acquisition
Regulations (RAR)
PART WBR 1406
FORMS
Last Update: ET 05-09, Supplement 2 (9/14/05)
Last Update: ET 05-09, Supplement 2 (9/14/05)
WBR 1453.000 Scope of part. This part prescribes and illustrates Reclamation forms and formats.
WBR 1453.100 Scope of subpart.
This subpart provides for exceptions to the use and acceptability of forms and formats prescribed in this regulation.
WBR 1453.103 Exceptions. Unless authorized by prescription, Reclamation forms and formats in this part shall not be modified unless specific authorization is obtained in accordance with WBR 1401.480.
WBR 1453.105 Computer generation. Computer-generated versions of the forms and formats prescribed by this regulation are acceptable.
WBR 1453.200 Scope of subpart. This subpart prescribes Reclamation forms and formats arranged to coincide with the numbering system used in FAR Subpart 53.2.
WBR 1453.201 Reclamation acquisition system.
(a) Department of the Interior form DI-1, Requisition. DOI form DI-1 is prescribed for use in requisitioning for construction, supplies, or services specified in WBR 1401.8000. Reclamation form 7-702, Requisition may be used until the Interior Department Electronic Acquisition System (IDEAS) is installed in the servicing acquisition office.
(b) Contracting Officer's Representative (With Warrant) Memorandum. The format illustrated in WBR 1453.303-1401-1 is prescribed for use when appointing a contracting officer's representative who holds a contracting officer warrant as specified in WBR 1401.670-80(a).
(c) Contracting Officer's Representative (Without Warrant) Memorandum. The format illustrated in WBR 1453.303-1401-2 is prescribed for use when appointing a contracting officer's representative who does not hold a contracting officer warrant as specified in WBR 1401.670-80(b).
(d) Technical Approval Officer Memorandum. The format illustrated in WBR 1453.303-1401-3 is prescribed for use when appointing a technical approval officer as specified in WBR 1401.670-80(c).
(e) Status of Audit Requests. The format illustrated in WBR 1453.303-1401-4 is prescribed for use when furnishing the audit followup reports specified in WBR 1401.7081-4.
(f) Record of Independent Review. The format illustrated in WBR 1453.303-1401-5, Record of Independent Review and WBR 1453.303-1401-5A, Continuation Sheet, are prescribed for use in documenting independent reviews as specified in WBR 1401.7001-3(c).
WBR 1453.203 Improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest.
WBR 1453.206 Competition requirements.
Justification For Other Than Full And Open Competition. The format illustrated in WBR 1453.303-1406-1 is prescribed for use in preparing the justification as specified in WBR 1406.303-2.
WBR 1453.212
Commercial Items.
Market
Research Checklist. A format substantially the same as the format
illustrated at WBR 1453.303-1412-1 is prescribed for use in documenting
market research as specified in WBR
1412.101.
WBR 1453.213 Simplified acquisition procedures.
The following Reclamation forms are prescribed as stated below for use in simplified acquisitions, orders under existing contracts or agreements, and orders from required sources of supplies and services:
(a) OF 347, Order for Supplies or Services, and F 348, Order for Supplies or Services--Schedule Continuation.OF 347 and OF 348 are prescribed for use in making simplified acquisitions under the conditions listed in FAR 53.213(f). Reclamation form 7-711, Order for Supplies or Services, and Reclamation form 7-711A, Order for Supplies or Services Schedule - Continuation may continue to be used in making simplified acquisitions until the IDEAS is installed in the servicing acquisition office as specified in WBR 1413.307. Until that time, change the authority citation in Block 10 of the form to 40 U.S.C. 486(c) and cross out the purchase order terms and conditions on the back of the form and replace with:
(1) For commercial items, the full text of the provisions and clauses prescribed for use at DIAR 1412.301.
(2) For all other acquisitions, the full text of the clause at FAR 52.213-4 in accordance with the procedures at FAR 13.302-5(d)(2). The contracting officer shall identify, in paragraph c of this clause, at least one Internet address where the text of the clauses referenced within the basic clause may be found, e.g., http://www.arnet.gov.
(b) Reclamation form 7-2080, Small Purchase
Documentation Memorandum. Reclamation form
7-2080
is prescribed for use in preparing file documentation as specified
in WBR
1413.106-3 and 1443.301(a)(3)(i).
(c) Reclamation form WBR 1453.303-1413-1,
Summary of Action, Open Market Simplified Acquisition Contract
Greater than $100,000 ($25,000 for Construction), is prescribed
for use in preparing file documentation as specified in WBR
1413.106-3(b) and 1443.301(a)(3)(ii).
Contracting officers may use this format for actions which
do not exceed these thresholds as they deem appropriate.
WBR 1453.215 Contracting by Negotiation.
(a) A format substantially the same as the format illustrated at WBR 1453.303-1415-1, Technical Proposal Evaluation Committee Appointment Memorandum, is prescribed for use in notifying individuals of appointments to serve as officials in the evaluation of proposals or providing advice on evaluation of proposals as specified in WBR 1415.305.
(b) A format substantially the same as the format illustrated at WBR 1453.303-1415-2, Price Negotiation Memorandum, is prescribed for use in establishing prenegotiation objectives and for documentation of the price negotiation memorandum as required by WBR 1415.406 and 1415.406-3, respectively.
WBR 1453.219 Small business programs.
Small Business Subcontracting Plan. A format substantially the same as the format illustrated at WBR1453.303-1419-1 is prescribed for use when a small business subcontracting plan is required as specified in WBR 1419.704.
WBR 1453.223 Environment, conservation, occupational safety, and drug-free workplace.
The format illustrated in WBR 1453.303-1423-1, Determination to Waive The Requirements For Using Recovered Materials, is prescribed for use to obtain a waiver from the Reclamation Affirmative Procurement Program as specified in WBR 1423.404.
WBR 1453.232 Contract financing.
(a) A format substantially the same as the format illustrated in WBR 1453.303-1432-1, Contract Summary and Voucher, is prescribed for use for transmitting construction contract invoice payment requests for processing.
(b) A format substantially the same as the format illustrated at WBR 1453.303-1432-2, Payment Utilizing Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), is prescribed for use when requesting EFT information as specified in WBR 1432.11-80(b).
WBR 1453.239 [Reserved]
WBR 1453.300 Scope of subpart. This subpart contains illustrations of forms and formats used in Reclamation acquisitions.
WBR 1453.303 Agency forms. This section illustrates Reclamation forms and formats that are specified for use.
(a) Reclamation forms are illustrated in numerical order corresponding with the numbering scheme in FAR 53.301.
(b) Reclamation formats are uniquely identified using a numbering system similar to that used in FAR 52.101(b). All format numbers begin with "WBR 1453.303." The next four digits of the number, preceded by a hyphen, refer to the RAR subject part in which the format is prescribed. The number is then completed with a hyphen and a sequential number assigned within each section of Subpart WBR 1453.2.
Please go to the website at http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/acquisitions to access all forms listed in the Table of Contents.
WBR 1453.303-DI-1958, Request to Accept Food, Refreshments, or Entertainment at Widely-Attended Functions. Form DI-1958 shall be used as specified in WBR 1403.101-3(b).
