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26 July 2002
AFARS 5137.1, Service Contracts(included below) -- General, which required that all solicitations for services be performance based and fixed priced is DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY (Common sense prevails)

AFARS Part 5137.1--Service Contracts-General Solicitations for services must be performance based and fixed price (firm fixed price, fixed price with award fee, fixed price incentive, fixed price with economic price adjustment). Specifically excluded from this requirement are all research and development, architect-engineer, environmental remediation and restoration, emergency services acquisitions, and procurements conducted pursuant to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76. Deviations (both individual and class) with supporting justification in writing may be granted by PARCs up to $10 million, HCA's up to $50 million, and the DASA(P&P) over $50 million. Copies of all approved deviations are to be provided to SAAL-PP on a quarterly basis.