The subject Acquisition Guide Chapter has been updated to tailor the chapter for Department of Energy (DOE) use of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The updated Guide Chapter includes internal procedures for evaluating and reporting contractor performance information pursuant to the recently amended FAR subpart 42.15 and the OFPP memorandum of July 29,2009, entitled "Improving the Use of Contractor Performance Information" include evaluation factors, rating scales, and appropriate management controls.