PART 5315 - Contracting by Negotiation 

Table of Contents

 [2019Edition] 

 INTERIM CHANGES: See Policy Memos19-C-07and 20-C-12

SUBPART 5315.2 — SOLICITATION AND RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS ANDINFORMATION

 See SMC PGI 5315.203.

See AFMC PGI 5315.207.

See AF PGI 5315.209-90.

SUBPART 5315.3 — SOURCE SELECTION

5315.300 Scope of Subpart

See MP5315.3 for required Air Force Source Selectionresponsibilities and procedures.

See AFMC PGI 5315.3.

See SMC PGI 5315.3.

See USAFA PGI 5315.3.

5315.371-4 Exceptions

 (a)(2) See MP5301.601(a)(i).  

5315.371-5 Waiver

See MP5301.601(a)(i).

See AF PGI 5315.371-5.

SUBPART 5315.4 — CONTRACT PRICING

5315.400 (S-90)

See MP5315.4 for required Air Force contract pricingprocedures. See the DoDSole Source Streamlining Tool Box for techniques to increaseefficiency throughout the acquisition process.

See AF PGI 5315.402-90.

See AFMC PGI 5315.402-90.

5315.403-1 Prohibition on Obtaining Certified Cost or Pricing Data(10 U.S.C.2306a and 41U.S.C., Chapter 35)

(b) See MP5301.601(a)(i).

(c) Standards for exceptions from certifiedcost or pricing data requirements.

  INTERIMCHANGE:   See PolicyMemo 20-C-12   .   

(3) Commercial Items.

(B)(1) Report Content. The SCO must consolidateand submit the information as outlined in DFARS PGI215.403-1(c)(3)(B) (1) ,orsubmit a negative report for their organization, to HQ AFMC/PKF nolater than 15 October each year. HQ AFMC/PKF must consolidate all ofthe SCO reports and submit a final report to SAF/AQCPno later than 8 November each year. SAF/AQCP will submit the annualreport, Commercial Item Exceptions to TINA Requirements, toOUSD(A&S)/DPC).

(4) Waivers.

(A) Exceptional case TINA waiver. Submit the request for anexceptional case TINA waiver through the SCO to SAF/AQCfor HCA approval (see MP5301.601(a)(i)). When thewaiver is for a subcontractor who has refused to provide cost orpricing data to a prime contractor, the information required mustcover both the prime contract and the subcontract. Contractingofficers must submit a copy of all signed TINA waivers to HQ AFMC/PKFwithin 30 days of signature by the HCA. Submit the request forOUSD(A&S)/DPC approval to use the exceptional circumstanceswaiver pursuant to Class Deviation 2019-O0008, Section 890 PilotProgram to Accelerate Contracting and Pricing Processes, to SAF/AQCwith the Subject: “AFFARS 5315.403-1(c)(4)(A) – Section 890 PilotProgram to Accelerate Contracting and Pricing Processes.”

(B) The SCO must consolidate and submit the information as outlinedin DFARS PGI 215.403-1(c)(4)(B), or submit a negative report for theirorganization, to HQ AFMC/PKF no later than 15 October each year. HQAFMC/PKF must consolidate all of the SCO reports and submit a finalreport to SAF/AQCPno later than 8 November each year. SAF/AQCP will submit the annualreport, Waiver of TINA Requirements, to OUSD(A&S)/DPC. AFRCOwill provide the information directly to the DAS(C)/ADAS(C), asappropriate.

See AFICC PGI 5315.403-1.

  See AFMC PGI 5315.403-1. 

5315.403-3 Requiring Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

(a)(4) See MP5301.601(a)(i).

   INTERIMCHANGE:   See PolicyMemo 19-C-07   .   

5315.403-4 Requiring Certified Cost or Pricing Data (10U.S.C. 2306a and 41U.S.C., Chapter 35)

 (a)(2) The contracting officer must submit theDetermination and Findings through their SCO to SAF/AQCfor HCA signature (see MP5301.601(a)(i)).

5315.404-1-90 Pricing Assistance or Pricing Assistance Waiver

(a) Required thresholds for requesting pricingassistance:

(b) See MP5315.404-1-90(b) forprocedures for requesting pricing assistance.

(c) See MP5315.404-1-90(c) forprocedures for requesting a pricing assistance waiver for actionsthat meet or exceed the required thresholdsidentified in 5315.404-1-90(a).

See AFICC PGI 5315.404-1-90.

See AFMC PGI 5315.404-1-90.

See SMC PGI 5315.404-1-90.

5315.404-2 Data to Support Proposal Analysis

See MP5301.601(a)(i).

See AFMC PGI 5315.404-2-90.

See AF PGI 5315.404-3-90.

See AFMC PGI 5315.404-3-90.

5315.404-4 Profit

 (c)(2)(C)(2)See MP5301.601(a)(i).

5315.404-70-90 DD Form 1547, Record of Weighted Guidelines MethodApplication, Report Control Symbol: DD-AT&L(Q)1751

 HQAFMC/PKF is the designated Air Force focal point for weightedguidelines reporting. DD Form 1547s shall be prepared and reportedusing the web-based WeightedGuidelines (WGL) Application (must use Internet Explorer).   TheSCO shall appoint a WGL Administrator at each geographic location. The responsibilities of the WGL Administrator are outlined in the WGLAdministrator’s Guide. Refer to the  web-enabled version of the ProfitWGL Application and User Application Guides (Users andAdministrators). 

See AF PGI 5315.404-70-90.

5315.406-1 Prenegotiation Objectives

 (b)(ii) Adjudication Procedures. Thecontracting officer must forward DCAA requests for Air Forcemanagement review through their management chain, and provide the SCOname and contact information to the cognizant DCAA representative. If disagreements remain, the SCO must elevate the issue to SAF/AQCto support any request from DCAA for further elevation of theissue(s).

(b)(90) A Preliminary Price NegotiationMemorandum (PPNM) is required for all actions of $10M or more. The AF PPNM template may be tailored for use.

See AFMC PGI 5315.406-1.

5315.406-3 Documenting the Negotiation

(a) See the PriceNegotiation Memorandum (PNM) Checklist  thatmay be used to ensure PNMs contain all required information. Streamlined PNM templates for suppliesor services,and finalPNM  templates may be tailored for use. 

See AFMC PGI 5315.406-3 .

  See  SMC PGI5315.406-3   .  

  See  AFMC PGI 5315.406-3-90   .  

  See  AFMC PGI 5315.407-1-90   .  

   See  AFMC PGI 5315.407-2   .  

5315.407-3 Forward Pricing Rate Agreements

 (b)(i) See MP5301.601(a)(i).

5315.407-4 Should-cost Review

(b) Program should-cost review.

(4) The contracting office organizes and manages the programshould-cost review. The team chief is responsible for the completionof the should-cost review team report.

 (c)(2)(B) See MP5301.601(a)(i).

5315.407-90 Contract Audit Follow-Up (CAFU)

Follow MP5315.407-90 for conducting CAFUactivities.

See AFICC PGI 5315.407-90.

See AF PGI 5315.407-91.

5315.408 Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

(2)(i)(A)(2) See MP5301.601(a)(i).

(ii)(A)(2) See MP5301.601(a)(i).

SUBPART 5315.6 — UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS

5315.606 Agency Procedures

See MP5315.606-90 for points of contact and proceduresfor controlling the receipt, handling, evaluation, and timelydisposition of unsolicited proposals.