Overview
This section establishes the scope of FAR Subpart 36.3, which provides the regulatory framework and procedures for employing the two-phase design-build selection method for federal construction projects.
Key Rules
- Regulatory Authority: Implements the two-phase selection procedures authorized by 10 U.S.C. 3241 (for defense agencies) and 41 U.S.C. 3309 (for civilian agencies).
- Procedural Mandate: Prescribes the specific policies and requirements that agencies must follow when a single contract is used for both the design and construction of a project.
- Scope Limitation: Applies specifically to the "two-phase" selection process, rather than traditional "design-bid-build" or other procurement methods.
Practical Implications
- This section allows contracting officers to use a "down-select" process, narrowing the field of offerors based on qualifications in Phase 1 before requiring expensive, detailed technical and price proposals in Phase 2.
- It ensures a uniform legal basis for design-build procurement across both military and civilian federal sectors.