Fun with the FAR Part 51

  1. Under certain circumstances, the Government can authorize a prime contractor to make purchases from subcontractors under the terms and conditions of the subcontractor’s GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract. FAR 51.103.
  2. Subcontractors must treat any subcontract/order issued by a prime contractor under FAR 51.103 as if it is from the Government under its FSS Contract, e.g., the subcontractor must pay a GSA FSS industrial funding fee based upon the amount of the order.

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