2936.209 - Construction contracts with architect-engineer firms.

Standard Number: 2936.209
Standard Title: Construction contracts with architect-engineer firms.
SubPart Number: 2936.2
SubPart Title: Special Aspects of Contracting for Construction

(a) As required by FAR 36.209, no contract for construction of a project shall be awarded to the firm that designed the project or its subsidiaries or affiliates without the written approval of the Director, Directorate of Procurement and Grant Management.
(b) Requests for approval under paragraph (a) of this section, shall be made by the Head of the Contracting Activity, through the appropriate Office of the Solicitor, to the Director, Directorate of Procurement and Grant Management. The request shall include the reason(s) why award to the design firm is required; an analysis of the facts involving potential or actual organizational conflicts of interest including benefits and detriments to the Government and the prospective contractor; and the measures which are to be taken to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate conflicts of interest.