5.  Content of Determination and Findings for Economy Act Acquisitions

Comment: One respondent suggested adding a new subsection at FAR 17.502-2(c), to read as follows: "(3) The D&F should provide factual information to support the determinations of (c)(2)." According to the respondent, without a requirement for factual information, the requesting agency's determination can be added as a mere unsupported statement.

Response: Findings are statements of fact or rationale essential to support the determination and are already required in any determination and findings (D&F), as defined at FAR 1.701.

Note that the FAR does not require a formal D&F for determinations of best procurement approach. They are prepared in accordance with FAR 17.501-1(a).