Federal Acquisition Regulation; Powers of Attorney for Bid Bonds
other · US Department of Defense · Rule · Published 2005-09-30 · Effective 2005-09-30 · 70 FR 57459
Document
Document number
05-19474
Federal Register citation
70 FR 57459
CFR reference
48 CFR 19
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Defense
Publication date
2005-09-30
Effective date
2005-09-30
DOD docket
FAC 2005-06
Abstract
The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) have agreed on a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish that a copy of an original power of attorney, including a photocopy or facsimile copy, when submitted in support of a bid bond, is sufficient evidence of the authority to bind the surety. The authenticity and enforceability of the power of attorney at the time of the bid opening will be treated as a matter of responsibility.