Inherently Governmental Functions

Inherently Governmental Functions

Table of Contents Abstract ………………………………………………………………………….….1 Definition of Inherently Governmental Functions..……………………....................1 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance on functions considered IGF .........2-3 IGF Topic of Concern …….........................................................................................4 Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………..4 References ……………….………………………………………………………......5

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Abstract
Inherently Governmental Functions (IGF) is not an unfamiliar issue; IGF has been a concern for decades. According to law
L. No. 105-270, § 5, 112 Stat. 2382, 2384-85 (1998). The Policy Letter also provides an illustrative list of examples of inherently governmental functions, some included in the list
During contract management:
(1) Ordering of any changes required in contract performance or contract qualities,
(2) determination of whether costs are reasonable, allocable, and allowable,
(3) participation as a voting member on performance evaluation boards,
(4) approval of award fee determinations or past performance evaluations, and
(5) termination of contracts.

Support for budget preparation, such as workforce modeling, fact finding, efficiency studies, and should cost analyses.

Support for policy development, such as drafting policy documents and regulations, performing analyses, feasibility studies, and strategy options.

Support for human resources management, such as screening resumes in accordance with agency guidelines.

Support acquisition planning by:
(1) Conducting market research,
(2) developing inputs for government cost estimates, and (3) drafting statements of work and other pre-award documents.

Support source selection by:
(1) Preparing a technical evaluation and associated