(i) A clear explanation of the need for the contract; and (ii) An examination of at least two alternatives for fulfilling the requirements that the contract is meant to fulfill, including the following with respect to each alternative: (A) A rationale for including the alternative. (B) A cost estimate of the alternative and an analysis of the quality of each cost estimate. (C) A discussion of the benefits to be realized from the alternative. (D) A best value determination of each alternative and a detailed explanation of the life-cycle cost calculations used in the determination. (c) When reviewing requirements or participating in acquisition planning that would result in a military department or defense agency acquiring a military flight simulator, the contracting officer shall notify the program officials of the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this subsection. If the program officials decide to request a waiver from the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the contracting officer shall follow the procedures at . 237.102-72 Contracts for management services. In accordance with Section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181), DoD may award a contract for the acquisition of services the primary purpose of which is to perform acquisition support functions with respect to the development or production of a major system, only if— (a) The contract prohibits the contractor from performing inherently governmental functions; (b) The DoD organization responsible for the development or production of the major system ensures that Federal employees are responsible for determining— (1) Courses of action to be taken in the best interest of the Government; and (2) Best technical performance for the warfighter; and (c) The contract requires that the prime contractor for the contract may not advise or recommend the award of a contract or subcontract for the development or production of the major system to an entity owned in whole or in part by the prime contractor. 237.102-73 Prohibition on contracts for services of senior mentors. DoD is prohibited from entering into contracts for the services of senior mentors. See for references to DoD policy and implementation guidance. 237.102-74 Taxonomy for the acquisition of services, and supplies and equipment. See for further guidance on the taxonomy for the acquisition of services and the acquisition of supplies and equipment.
(i) A clear explanation of the need for the contract; and (ii) An examination of at least two alternatives for fulfilling the requirements that the contract is meant to fulfill, including the following with respect to each alternative: (A) A rationale for including the alternative. (B) A cost estimate of the alternative and an analysis of the quality of each cost estimate. (C) A discussion of the benefits to be realized from the alternative. (D) A best value determination of each alternative and a detailed explanation of the life-cycle cost calculations used in the determination. (c) When reviewing requirements or participating in acquisition planning that would result in a military department or defense agency acquiring a military flight simulator, the contracting officer shall notify the program officials of the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this subsection. If the program officials decide to request a waiver from the Secretary of Defense under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the contracting officer shall follow the procedures at . 237.102-72 Contracts for management services. In accordance with Section 802 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181), DoD may award a contract for the acquisition of services the primary purpose of which is to perform acquisition support functions with respect to the development or production of a major system, only if— (a) The contract prohibits the contractor from performing inherently governmental functions; (b) The DoD organization responsible for the development or production of the major system ensures that Federal employees are responsible for determining— (1) Courses of action to be taken in the best interest of the Government; and (2) Best technical performance for the warfighter; and (c) The contract requires that the prime contractor for the contract may not advise or recommend the award of a contract or subcontract for the development or production of the major system to an entity owned in whole or in part by the prime contractor. 237.102-73 Prohibition on contracts for services of senior mentors. DoD is prohibited from entering into contracts for the services of senior mentors. See for references to DoD policy and implementation guidance. 237.102-74 Taxonomy for the acquisition of services, and supplies and equipment. See for further guidance on the taxonomy for the acquisition of services and the acquisition of supplies and equipment.
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