Overview
FAR 1.502 mandates that government agencies must evaluate unsolicited suggestions for regulatory changes provided by the public or industry, provided they are properly documented.
Key Rules
- Format: Recommendations must be submitted in writing.
- Substantiation: Submissions must include sufficient data and rationale to allow for a meaningful evaluation.
- Obligation: The regulation uses the mandatory term "shall," requiring agencies to give consideration to these proposals rather than dismissing them outright.
Practical Implications
- This section provides a formal mechanism for contractors and industry groups to influence the federal rulemaking process by highlighting inefficiencies or suggesting improvements outside of formal comment periods.
- To be successful, a proposer must move beyond mere complaints and provide a business case or empirical data that justifies the proposed regulatory change.