Subpart 3437.6—Performance-Based Acquisition

It is the Department's policy that all new service contracts be performance-based, with clearly defined deliverable and performance standards. Any deviations from this policy must be fully justified in writing and approved by the HCA.

Award-term contracting may be used for performance-based contracts and task orders that provide opportunities for significant improvements and benefits to the Department. Use of award-term contracting must be approved in advance by the HCA.