Glossary term

Brooks Act

The law requiring architect-engineer services to be selected on qualifications rather than price.

The Brooks Act (implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6) mandates qualifications-based selection for architect-engineer services. Agencies publicly announce requirements, evaluate firms on demonstrated competence via the SF-330, rank them, and negotiate a fair and reasonable price with the most qualified firm — turning to the next firm only if negotiation fails.

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SF-330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications)
The standard qualifications form used to select architect-engineer firms under Brooks Act procedures.
FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation)
The primary regulation governing federal executive-agency purchasing — codified at 48 CFR Chapter 1.

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