AFFARS MP5305.303

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Mandatory Procedure

MP5305.303
Announcement of Contract Awards

January 2004

MP5305.303 Announcement of Contract Awards.

The following mandatory procedure is provided to buying offices in preparing 1279 Reports under DFARS 205.303 and Reports of Intent to Award multiyear contracts under AFFARS 5317.191.

(a) The 1279 Report under DFARS 205.303 is used for Congressional notification and public announcement of contract awards, other transactions, grants and cooperative agreements that exceed $5 million. Use the 1279 Report Format, tailored where appropriate, when preparing Reports of Intent to Award under AFFARS 5317.191. It is important to remember, however, that the Notice of Intent to Award under AFFARS 5317.191 does not satisfy the requirement for a 1279 Report under DFARS 205.303. Submit the 1279 Report, using control symbol DD-LA-(AR), under DFARS 205.303, to SAF/LLP following the instructions below.

(b) In determining whether a contract action exceeds the $5 million threshold under DFARS 205.303, refer only to the face value of the current action. Do not include unexercised options in this calculation. Use the estimated amount of the contract to determine if awards for requirements, time and materials, labor hours, and similar contracts meet the DoD threshold for public announcement. For indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contracts, use the maximum amount. If multiple awards are being made, and one award meets the threshold, announce all the awards.

(c) Prepare the report using organizational letterhead and standard letter format. Address the 1279 Reports to SAF/LLP; address Reports of Intent to Award to SAF/AQCK. The REPLY TO THE ATTENTION OF block should contain the office symbol of the contracting office submitting the report. The SUBJECT is “1279 Report.” Mark the report “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY.” Use the following format, with each numbered item starting on a new line:

(4) Dollars obligated:

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