48 C.F.R. PART 314—SEALED BIDDING


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PART 314—SEALED BIDDING

Section Contents

Subpart 314.2—Solicitation of Bids

314.202   General rules for solicitation of bids.
314.202-7   Facsimile bids.
314.213   Annual submission of representations and certifications.

Subpart 314.4—Opening of Bids and Award of Contract

314.404   Rejection of bids.
314.404-1   Cancellation of invitations after opening.
314.407   Mistakes in bids.
314.407-3   Other mistakes disclosed before award.
314.407-4   Mistakes after award.


Authority:  5 U.S.C. 301; 40 U.S.C. 486(c).

Source:  66 FR 4233, Jan. 17, 2001, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 314.2—Solicitation of Bids
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314.202   General rules for solicitation of bids.
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314.202-7   Facsimile bids.
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If the head of the contracting activity (HCA) (not delegable) has determined that the contracting activity will allow use of facsimile bids and proposals, the HCA shall prescribe internal procedures, in accordance with the FAR, to ensure uniform processing and control.

314.213   Annual submission of representations and certifications.
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Each HCA (not delegable) shall determine whether the contracting activity will allow use of the annual submission of representations and certifications by bidders.

Subpart 314.4—Opening of Bids and Award of Contract
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314.404   Rejection of bids.
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314.404-1   Cancellation of invitations after opening.
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The chief of the contracting office (CCO) (not delegable) shall make the determinations required to be made by the agency head in FAR 14.404–1.

314.407   Mistakes in bids.
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314.407-3   Other mistakes disclosed before award.
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(e) Authority has been delegated to the Departmental Protest Control Officer, Office of Acquisition Management, Office of Grants and Acquisition Management, to make administrative determinations in connection with mistakes in bid alleged after opening and before award. This authority may not be redelegated.

(f) Each proposed determination shall have the concurrence of the Chief, Business Law Branch, Business and Administrative Law Division, Office of General Counsel.

(i) Doubtful cases shall not be submitted by the contracting officer directly to the Comptroller General, but shall be submitted to the Departmental Protest Control Officer.

314.407-4   Mistakes after award.
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(c) Authority has been delegated to the Departmental Protest Control Officer to make administrative determinations in connection with mistakes in bid alleged after award. This authority may not be redelegated.

(d) Each proposed determination shall have the concurrence of the Chief, Business Law Branch, Business and Administrative Law Division, Office of the General Counsel.

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