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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 52: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses › Subpart 52.2

FAR 52.214-5 Submission of Bids.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This provision explains how bids and bid modifications must be submitted under sealed bidding. It matters because a bid that is not submitted in the required form or manner may not be considered.

Applies to: Bidders submitting bids under a solicitation that includes this provision

What it requires

  • Submit bids and bid modifications in sealed envelopes or packages unless submitted by electronic means
  • Address the bid to the office specified in the solicitation
  • Show the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder
  • When using commercial carrier services, ensure the bid is addressed and marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper as prescribed

Key terms: sealed envelopes or packages · bid modifications · commercial carrier services · facsimile bids · electronic commerce

Written by AI from this section's text. A guide, not legal advice: the text below rules.

The text

As prescribed in 14.201-6(c)(1), insert the following provision:

Submission of Bids (DEC 2016)

(a) Bids and bid modifications shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages (unless submitted by electronic means) (1) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (2) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder.

(b) Bidders using commercial carrier services shall ensure that the bid is addressed and marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper as prescribed in subparagraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this provision when delivered to the office specified in the solicitation.

(c) Facsimile bids, modifications, or withdrawals, will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation.

(d) Bids submitted by electronic commerce shall be considered only if the electronic commerce method was specifically stipulated or permitted by the solicitation.

(End of provision)

Sections it refers to

Sections that refer to it

← 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. · 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 52

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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