Mastering DFARS Compliance: A Guide to Securing Contracts
Understanding the DFARS Guidelines for securing contracts pre-award, at-award, and post-award
Guide to Navigating the DFARS Chart:
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Review DFARS Clauses and Requirements:
Each row in the chart corresponds to a DFARS clause detailing specific compliance actions required by defense contractors.
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Identify Your Contract Stage:
Determine if your organization is in the Pre-Award phase (before contract award) or Post-Award phase (after contract has been awarded).
Look under the appropriate column in the chart based on your current contract stage.
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Complete Pre-Award Actions for DFARS Clause:
For each DFARS clause listed in the Pre-Award column, confirm you have completed the associated compliance requirements.
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Ensure Subcontractor Compliance for Flow-Down:
For DFARS clauses requiring flow-down to subcontractors, ensure that you have communicated compliance requirements and are tracking their adherence.
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Post-Award Compliance and Reporting:
After contract award, review the Post-Award column to complete additional or ongoing compliance steps.