Acquisition Policy Memoranda (APM)

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• 2012 APMs
• 2011 APMs
• 2010 APMs
• 2009 APMs
• 2008 APMs

Policy memos and other guidance provide detailed interpretive information for contracting programs are listed below in reverse date order with the most recent at the top of the list.

2012 APMs

• APM 2012-03 Implementation of the Requirements of the FY2012 HHS Appropriations Acts and HHS’ Non-Discrimination Policy, 03-28-2012
  • Attachment A: Interim Updates to HHSAR
  • Attachment B: Applicable Public Laws 112-74 and 112-55
  • Attachment C: Requirements by Principle Type and/or Purpose of Contract
  • Attachment D: Class Deviation - Prohibition Against Contracting with Corporations with a Felony Criminal Conviction Under Federal or State Law or an Unpaid Federal Tax Liability
    • Attachment 1: Alternate - Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under Any Federal Law
    • Attachment 2: GSA Class Deviation Memo to Implement Appropriations Provisions Related to Suspension and Debarment
  • Amendment 1: Implementation of the Requirements of the FY2012 HHS Appropriations Acts And HHS’ Non-Discrimination Policy – Issued August 9, 2012
    • Salary Rate Limitation Questions and Answers
• APM 2012-02, “Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer’s Representatives (FAC-COR)”, 01-25-2012
• APM 2012-01, "Guidance on Inherently Governmental and Critical Functions and Information Collection – FY 2012 Service Contract Inventory"  03-01-2012
  • OFPP Policy Letter 11-01, Performance of Inherently Governmental and Critical Functions, 09-12-2011 (PDF-16 pages)
  • Technical Correction to Policy Letter 11-01, Federal Register (PDF-1 page)

2011 APMs

• APM 2011-05, “Sustainable “Green” Acquisition” 10-07-2011
  • OMB/OFPP Memorandum “Improving Sustainable Acquisition and Reporting” 10-05-2011 (PDF – 2 pages)
• APM 2011-04, “Appropriations Law Compliance Reviews”, 10-06-2011
  • Supplemental Guidance to APM 2011-04, 08-20-2012
  • Attachment 1 – HHS OGAPA OGC Review Request, 08-20-2012
  • Attachment 2 – ALC Review Request Form, 08-20-2012
• APM 2011-03, “Project Labor Agreement” 07-25-2011
• APM 2011-02, “HHS’ Prospective Service Acquisition Reviews” 06-03-2011
• APM 2011-01, “Service Contract Act” 03-25-2011

2010 APMs

• APM 2010-02, "Increasing Contracting Opportunities with the AbilityOne Program" 07-08-2010
• APM 2010-01, “APM Guidance Regarding Funding of Contract Exceeding One Year of Performance 06-28-2010” 06-28-2010 (PDF - 29 pages)
  • Attachment to APM 2010-01, Interim HHSAR Coverage

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2009 APMs

• APM 2009-07, “Guidance Regarding Generation and Use of Contractor Past Performance Information,” 12-23-2009 (DOC - 9 pages)
• APM 2009-06 “Acquisition Guidance on Award Fees,” 08-07-2009 (RESCINDED)
• APM 2009-05, “Acquisition Strategy Requirements and Template,” 07-29-2009 (PDF - 2 pages)
• APM 2009-04, ”Multi-Agency Contracting,” 07-02-2009 (PDF - 5MB)
• APM 2009-03, “FAC-PPM Acquisition Policy Memo,” 06-30-2009 (PDF - 4 pages)
• APM 2009-02, “Contract and Order File Organization and Content, 05-20-2009, Effective 10-01-2009 (PDF - 1.64MB)
  • Attachment A: “Contract and Order File Folders, Checklists, and Instructions”
• APM 2009-01, ”Interim Acquisition Guidance Regarding Market Research Notices,” 03-13-2009

2008 APMs

• APM 2008-05, “Contract Reporting,” 11-26-2008 (DOC - 56KB)
• APM 2008-04, “International Contract Award Notification,” 11-26-2008 (DOC - 69KB)
  • Attachment 1: Authorities Regulating International Activities
  • Attachment 2: Sample Cable Format
• APM 2008-03, “Annual Competition Advocate Report and Documenting Noncompetitive Acquisitions,” 10-01-2008 (DOC - 51KB)
• APM 2008-02, HHS Interim Acquisition Guidance Concerning Earned Value Management, 10-01-2008 (DOC - 149KB)
• APM 2008-01, “Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officers’ Technical Representatives,” 10-01-2008, (FAC-COTR) (DOC - 64KB)

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