Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey.
FAR 52.201-1, Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey, is a solicitation provision that invites actual and potential offerors to give anonymous feedback on the Government’s preaward and debriefing processes for a specific acquisition. It explains who may participate, how feedback is submitted, the timing of submission (up to 45 days after award), and the fact that the survey is accessed through the Acquisition.gov 360 link. The provision also makes clear that the Contracting Officer will not review the information until after award and will not use it in making the award decision. Just as importantly, it states that the survey is entirely voluntary and does not create any protections, rights, or protest grounds for participants. In practice, this provision is meant to improve acquisition quality and debriefing practices by giving agencies candid, constructive feedback without affecting source selection or creating procedural entitlements for offerors.