Subpart This part prescribes policy and procedures that are specific to the acquisition and management of services by contract. This part applies to all contracts and orders for services regardless of the contract type or kind of service being acquired.
This part requires the use of performance-based acquisitions for services to the maximum extent practicable and prescribes policies and procedures for use of performance-based acquisition methods see subpart Additional guidance for research and development services is in part 35 ; architect-engineering services is in part 36 ; information technology is in part 39 ; and transportation services is in part This part includes, but is not limited to, contracts for services to which 41 U.
Adjusted hourly rate including uncompensated overtime is the rate that results from multiplying the hourly rate for a hour work week by 40, and then dividing by the proposed hours per week which includes uncompensated overtime hours over and above the standard hour work week.
Child care services means child protective services including the investigation of child abuse and neglect reports , social services, health and mental health care, child day care, education whether or not directly involved in teaching , foster care, residential care, recreational or rehabilitative programs, and detention, correctional, or treatment services.
Service contract means a contract that directly engages the time and effort of a contractor whose primary purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply. A service contract may be either a nonpersonal or personal contract. It can also cover services performed by either professional or nonprofessional personnel whether on an individual or organizational basis. Some of the areas in which service contracts are found include the following:.
