Common use of Fair Opportunity Clause in Contracts

Fair Opportunity. ‌ OCOs are required to follow the Fair Opportunity procedures specified in FAR 16.505(b)(1) and the exceptions to Fair Opportunity in FAR 16.505(b)(2). Use of Exception (d) “...to satisfy a minimum guarantee” requires approval by the Master Contract PCO. Task Orders resulting from an exception to fair opportunity will be reviewed by the PCO/ACO for possible gaps in the information technology or lack of capacity within the pool of awarded contractors that might inhibit adequate competition for similar requirements in the future. Based on any identifiable IT gaps found by the Government, an Open Season might be necessary to introduce new IT contractors to the GWAC pool if in the best interest of the Government.

Fair Opportunity. ‌ OCOs are required to follow the Fair Opportunity procedures specified in FAR 16.505(b)(1) and the exceptions to Fair Opportunity in FAR 16.505(b)(2). Use of Exception (d) “...to satisfy a minimum guarantee” requires approval by the Master Contract PCO. Task Orders resulting from an exception to fair opportunity will be reviewed by the PCO/ACO for possible gaps in the information technology or lack of capacity within the pool of awarded contractors that might inhibit adequate competition for similar requirements in the future. Based on any identifiable IT gaps found by the Government, an Open Season might be necessary to introduce new IT contractors to the GWAC pool if in the best interest of the Government.

Fair Opportunity. ‌ OCOs are required to follow the Fair Opportunity procedures specified in FAR 16.505(b)(1) and the exceptions to Fair Opportunity in FAR 16.505(b)(2). Use of Exception (dD) “...to satisfy a minimum guarantee” requires approval by the Master Contract PCO. Task Orders resulting from an exception to fair opportunity will be reviewed by the PCO/ACO for possible gaps in the information technology or lack of capacity within the pool of awarded contractors that might inhibit adequate competition for similar requirements in the future. Based on any identifiable IT gaps found by the Government, an Open Season might be necessary to introduce new IT contractors to the GWAC pool if in the best interest of the Government.