Overview
This subpart establishes the specific posting requirements for presolicitation and award notices for contract actions funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). It is designed to facilitate enhanced public transparency regarding the use of stimulus funds.
Key Rules
- Applicability: The rules apply to any contract action funded in whole or in part by the Recovery Act (Pub. L. 111-5).
- Notification Requirements: Prescribes distinct procedures for both presolicitation notices and post-award notices.
- Transparency Mandate: The subpart serves as a regulatory mechanism to ensure the public can track and monitor how Recovery Act appropriations are being spent.
Practical Implications
- Contracting officers must follow specialized disclosure and posting procedures for ARRA-funded projects, which often require more detail or different timelines than standard FAR Part 5 notices.
- Non-compliance with these transparency rules can lead to significant administrative oversight and audit findings by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board.