Reclamation Acquisition Regulations (RAR)
PART WBR 1411
DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS
SUBPART 1411.1--SELECTING AND DEVELOPING REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS
WBR 1411.105 Items peculiar to one
manufacturer.
WBR 1411.107 Solicitation
provision .
SUBPART 1411.2 - USING AND MAINTAINING REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS
WBR 1411.201 Identification and Availability of Specifications
SUBPART WBR 1411.5 -- LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
WBR 1411.501 Policy.
WBR 1411.502 Procedures.
SUBPART 1411.80--USE OF METRICATION IN SOLICITATIONS AND CONTRACTS
WBR 1411.8001 Responsibilities.
WBR 1411.8002 Selection
of metric or nonmetric specifications and descriptions.
WBR 1411.8003 Reclamation
provisions and contract clauses.
PART WBR 1411
DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS
Reclamation shall use the metric system to the maximum extent practicable in its procurements and other business-related activities in accordance with Part 758 Department Manual (DM) Chapter 1, Metric Transition Program, and the Reclamation Metric Transition Plan dated January 14, 1993.
SUBPART 1411.1 -- SELECTING AND DEVELOPING
REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTS
WBR 1411.105 Items peculiar to one manufacturer.
(a) Pursuant to FAR 11.105(b), the estimated cost of the "brand name" product shall determine the approval level required under WBR 1406.304 .
(b) The CO shall insert the clause at WBR 1452.236-80 , Restriction on Submission and Use of Equal Products, in solicitations and contracts for construction when a "brand name" only product is approved for use.
WBR 1411.107 Solicitation
provision.
When the contracting officer
determines that a "brand name product" is to be excluded
from the bid submission requirements of paragraphs (b) and (c)
of the provision at FAR
52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal, the provision shall be modified
in accordance with instructions in WBR
1452.211-6.
SUBPART 1411.2 -- USING AND MAINTAINING REQUIREMENTS
DOCUMENTS
WBR 1411.201 Identification
and Availability of Specifications.
Designers/specification
writers are responsible for providing the titles and specific
dates of any requirements documents that will be cited in the
solicitation. They shall verify that documents cited in the specification
are available and have not been replaced or discontinued. The
CO shall not issue the solicitation if specific dates are not
included in the technical requirements.
SUBPART WBR 1411.5 -- LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
(d)The CO shall forward recommendations for remission of liquidated damages pursuant to FAR 11.501(d ) to the HCA for review prior to submission to the Commissioner, Financial Management Services. The recommendation shall be in writing and include --
(1) A statement that all alternative administrative remedies have been exhausted;
(2) Information as to the reasonableness of the liquidated damages rate in relation to the contract price; and
(3) Actions taken to mitigate the assessment of liquidated damages.
(a) The contract file shall document the basis for calculating the rate(s) of liquidated damages to be included in a solicitation.
(b) In addition to the items included in FAR 11.503(b), other examples of losses to be considered in calculating the rate(s) of liquidated damages are --
(1) Other personnel costs (e.g., engineering; contract administration);
(2) Overhead costs associated with inspection, superintendence, or other personnel costs;
(3) Other direct costs (e.g., operation costs, maintenance costs, travel and per diem costs); and
(4) Anticipated revenues.
SUBPART 1411.80
USE OF METRICATION IN SOLICITATIONS AND CONTRACTS
WBR 1411.8001 Responsibilities.
(a) AAMD is responsible for --
(1) Publicizing Reclamation's intent to acquire and use metric products and services;
(2) Establishing acquisition policies and procedures related to metric purchases; and
(3) Establishing required metric accountability and review systems.
(b) The Reclamation Metric Coordinator, W-6340, is responsible for establishing guidelines for use of metrication in solicitations and contracts for supplies, services, and construction.
WBR 1411.8002 Selection of metric or nonmetric specifications and descriptions.
(a) The CO shall be involved in the decision to use metric or inch-pound dimensions in specifications. The CO is also responsible for reviewing individual specification packages for compliance with 758 DM 1 and Reclamation's Metric Transition Plan.
(b) The CO shall document the contract file providing the reasons why metrication was not used in solicitations or contracts when metrication is not included.
WBR 1411.8003 Reclamation provisions and contract clauses.
The CO shall insert the provision at WBR 1452.211-80 , Notice of Intent to Acquire Metric Products and Services -- Bureau of Reclamation, in all solicitations and contracts.