570.108 Responsibility determination.
-
(a) Determine that the prospective awardee is responsible with respect to the lease under consideration. The standards in FAR9.104 apply. As part of the determination that a prospective contractor is otherwise qualified and eligible for award, review exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM).
-
(b) The contracting officer’s signature on the contract is deemed an affirmative determination.
-
(c) If the contracting officer finds an offeror nonresponsible, sign and place in the contract file a determination of nonresponsibility. State the basis for the determination.
-
(d) If the contracting officer finds a small business concern nonresponsible, the procedures at FAR19.6 apply. Place all documents and reports supporting a determination of responsibility or nonresponsibility in the lease file.