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==Policy==

The policy related to SETA contractors can be found in the [[Federal Acquisition Regulation]] ([[FAR]]), [[Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation]] ([[DFAR]]) and DoD Instructions.

FAR Part 37 is the starting point for guidance for these types of contracts. Subpart 37.2 defines advisory and assistance services and provides that the use of such services is a legitimate way to improve the prospects for program or systems success. FAR Part 37.201(c) defines engineering and technical services used in support of a program office during the acquisition cycle. FAR 16.505(c) provides that the ordering period of an advisory and assistance services task order contract, including all options or modifications, may not exceed five years unless a longer period is specifically authorized in a law that is applicable to such a contract. DFARS Part 237 provides very important information applicable to advisory and assistance contracts. The contracting officer and requiring activity must also be aware of FAR Subpart 9.5 when considering the potential for organizational and consultant conflicts of interest.<ref>[http://akss.dau.mil/askaprof-akss/qdetail2.aspx?cgiSubjectAreaID=7&cgiQuestionID=6955 AKSS - Ask A Professor - What are the limits / scope of SETA contracts?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>