Bridge action or bridge contract definition
Bridge action or bridge contract means a non-competitive action to retain the current or similar product or service as a result of delay in the negotiation and award of a follow-on contract. Bridge actions require a justification, including, but not limited to, formal justification and approval (FAR Part 6 or Subpart 13.5), limited sources justification (FAR Subpart 8.4), and exception to fair opportunity (FAR Subpart 16.5). The definition excludes acquisitions not exceeding the SAT and exercise of all options or extension provisions meeting the requirements of FAR 17.207. The definition includes the award of a bridge contract to other than the existing contractor. (Reference
Bridge action or bridge contract means a non-competitive action to retain the current or similar product or service as a result of delay in the negotiation and award of a follow-on contract. Bridge actions require a justification, including, but not limited to, formal justification and approval (FAR Part 6 or Subpart 13.5), limited sources justification (FAR Subpart 8.4), and exception to fair opportunity (FAR Subpart 16.5). The definition excludes acquisitions not exceeding the SAT and