This opportunity has the potential to result in one or more of several different award instruments, including FAR-based procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions.
Below is a list of clauses and provisions that may apply if this opportunity results in one or more FAR-based procurement contracts, depending on the circumstances and rules for applicability. This list is not exhaustive, and the clauses and provisions that may apply will depend on the nature of the award, the award type, the award recipient, security or publication restrictions, and other factors. This list serves to put potential proposers and awardees on notice of potential requirements (including clauses and provisions) which may apply should they be selected for negotiation for potential award.
Full text for these clauses and provisions can be found at
FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
DFARS: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars
Class Deviations to the FAR and DFARS can be found at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html
FAR 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)
This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at either of the following:
FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
DFARS: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars
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Protests to the Agency (For FAR-based procurement contracts only)
Interested parties may file an agency procurement protest directly with the DARPA Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 33.103. An independent review at a level above the Contracting Officer is available only as an appeal of a Contracting Officer adverse decision on a protest. The responsible DARPA Official for conducting such independent review, if necessary, is the DARPA Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA).
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