7.302 Policy.

FAC 2005–09 MAY 19, 2006

(a)  The Circular provides that it is the policy of the Government to-

(1)  Perform inherently governmental activities with Government personnel; and

(2)  Subject commercial activities to the forces of competition.

(b)  As provided in the Circular, agencies shall-

(1)  Not use contractors to perform inherently governmental activities;

(2)  Conduct public-private competitions in accordance with the provisions of the Circular and, as applicable, these regulations;

(3)  Give appropriate consideration relative to cost when making performance decisions between agency and contractor performance in public-private competitions;

(4)  Consider the Agency Tender Official an interested party in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3551 to 3553 for purposes of filing a protest at the Government Accountability Office; and

(5)  Hear contests in accordance with OMB Circular A-76, Attachment B, Paragraph F.

(c)  When using sealed bidding in public-private competitions under OMB Circular A-76, contracting officers shall not hold discussions to correct deficiencies.