scope:

PURPOSE

To document the Requisitioner's functions and procedures in the acquisition process from initiation of the procurement package through contract award, receipt of the goods and services, and contract completion in accordance with the FAR and NFS. As permitted by MPR 5000.1, this document also provides specific instructions to Procurement Requisitioners on preparing procurement packages for the acquisition of supplies and services, and for other contractual actions.

APPLICABILITY

This MWI applies to Center personnel, programs, projects, and activities, including contractors and resident agencies to the extent specified in their respective contracts or agreements. ("Contractors," for purposes of this paragraph, include contractors, grantees, Cooperative Agreement recipients, Space Act Agreement partners, or other agreement parties.)

This MWI applies to the Michoud Assembly Facility.

This MWI applies the following: all mandatory actions (i.e., requirements) are denoted by statements containing the term "shall." The terms: "may" or "can" denote discretionary privilege or permission; "should" denotes a good practice and is recommended, but not required; "will" denotes expected outcome; and "are/is" denotes descriptive material.

This MWI applies the following: all document citations are assumed to be the latest version unless otherwise noted.