(a) The contracting office, upon request from the Committee for Purchase from People who are Blind or Severely Disabled, shall request a capability survey to determine the capability of the workshop(s) to produce specific items being considered for addition to the Procurement List.
(b) The contracting office, when requesting a capability survey, shall make the request on Standard Form (SF) 1403, Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor (General). The contracting office should emphasize factors concerned primarily with production capabilities. When a capability survey is being requested, the form shall clearly indicate the request is for a "Capability Survey" only.
(c) The contracting office shall forward requests for capability surveys to the appropriate office, in accordance with DFARS 209.106-2. The contracting office shall furnish a copy of the completed survey to the Executive Director, Committee for Purchase from People who are Blind or Severely Disabled.
(d) Capability surveys will be executed by the cognizant contract administration office in accordance with DLAM 8300.1, Defense Contract Management Agency Industrial Support Manual, Section 1-102(i).
