# Subpart 636.6—Architect-Engineer Services

## 636.602 Selection of firms for architect-engineer contracts.

## 636.602-1 Selection criteria.

(b) The head of the contracting activity is the agency head's designee for the purpose of FAR 36.602–1(b).

## 636.602-4 Selection authority.

(a) For acquisitions conducted by A/LM/AQM on behalf of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, the final selection decision shall be made by the Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, with the concurrence of the contracting officer and L/BA. For other domestic acquisitions, the selection decision shall be made by an individual designated by the Assistant Secretary of State for Administration. For acquisitions conducted by overseas posts, the selection decision shall be made by the contracting officer.”

## 636.602-5 Short selection processes for contracts not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The short selection process described in FAR 36.602–5 is authorized for use for contracts not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

## 636.606 Negotiations.

(a) Contracting officers at overseas posts may request a waiver from A/OPE if the contracting officer is unable to negotiate a fee within the six percent limitation. See 615.404–4(c)(4)(i)(B).”