Overview
This section prescribes the use of Standard Form (SF) 1449 as the required document for soliciting and awarding contracts for commercial products and commercial services.
Key Rules
- Standardized Form: SF 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Products and Commercial Services) is the mandatory form for commercial acquisitions.
- Revision Currency: The regulation specifically references the November 2021 revision of the form.
- Agency Supplemental Authority: Individual agencies are permitted to issue their own detailed instructions regarding the specific use and completion of the form within their departments.
Practical Implications
- Contracting officers use SF 1449 as a versatile, all-in-one document that serves as the solicitation, the contract award, and the subsequent purchase order.
- Contractors should prioritize familiarity with this form, as it is the primary face page for the majority of federal commercial marketplace opportunities.