§ 317.503 - Determination and findings requirements.

(a) In addition to the D & F contents specified in FAR 17.503(a)(1) and (2), each Assisted Contracting D & F shall address—

(3) The servicing organization(s) contemplated (the assigned HHS contracting office shall be one of the servicing organizations contemplated);

(4) For each organization and alternative approach contemplated, the anticipated benefits to the OPDIV; the anticipated costs, including associated fees or other compensation; and the contract/order placement timeframe;

(5) The tradeoffs (cost, schedule, performance) among the approaches considered;

(6) The recommended multi-agency or intra-agency contracting approach;

(7) The conclusion that the contract to be awarded by the selected servicing organization is the most advantageous alternative to the Government, notwithstanding fees and the increased risk associated with assisted contracting; and

(8) The steps that will be taken to ensure that contract funding will comply with the bona fide needs rule and the Anti-Deficiency Act.