Subpart 5309.1 - RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS

(b)(i) Section 1612 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 (P.L. 115-91) requires Space Systems Command (SSC) to establish and maintain a Space Contractor Responsibility Watch List (CRWL). SSC Instruction (SSCI) 64-101, Space Contractor Responsibility Watch List (CRWL), establishes the CRWL and its applicability to space program solicitations or contracts.

When determining financial capability of a contractor, contracting officers shall refer to DFARS Section 232.072 to obtain in-depth information to determine a contractor’s financial condition/responsibility. The contracting officer shall document the contract file with the determination and findings (D&F). Contracting officers are also highly encouraged to use the Determination and Findings -- Contractor Responsibility/Qualification template.

(2)(iii) Contracting officers shall document the contract file that the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) at https://piee.eb.mil/ has been checked for supplier risk assessment when determining responsibility. See 204.7603(c).