RE: RAB TAPP Grants

["Null, Marilyn, , SAF/MIQ" <NullM@pentagon.af.mil>]

_From what I've been able to gather on this issue, McClellan AFB is
following the regulation correctly on TAPP grants.  The RAB has to provide
the installation with the proposed TAPP project, demonstrate that they
can't find the expertise elsewhere, demonstrate that the majority of the
RAB wants the project, and they can provide the names of one or more
sources.  They can also provide additional criteria for the DOD to
consider in selecting the provider, but can't dictate which provider will
be chosen.  DOD must follow the rules and regulations for purchase orders
as outlined in the FAR (48 CFR Part 13).  Government cannot direct awards
to specified suppliers unless the procurement is under $2500, "...and then
only if the cost is comparable to other suppliers."  In other words, even
at $2500 or below, the supplier has to be competitive for services.
 
mn
Marilyn Null
SAF/MIQ
1660 Air Force Pentagon
Washington, DC  20330-1660
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