FAR Part 2 Questions

Question 1

Define consolidation.

Answer 1

FAR 2.101
Means a solicitation for a single contract, a multiple-award contract, a task order, or a delivery order to satisfy-

1. Two or more requirements of the Federal agency for supplies or services that have been provided to or performed for the Federal agency under two or more separate contracts, each of which was lower in cost than the total cost of the contract for which offers are solicited; or
2. Requirements of the Federal agency for construction projects to be performed at two or more discrete sites.

Question 2

Define bundling.

Answer 2

FAR 2.101
Consolidation that combines two or more requirements for supplies or services, previously provided or performed under separate smaller contracts (see paragraph (2) of this definition), into a solicitation for a single contract, a multiple-award contract, or a task or delivery order that is likely to be unsuitable for award to a small business concern (even if it is suitable for award to a small business with a Small Business Teaming Arrangement) due to—