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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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21 sections with “bid preparation”

  • FAR 52.214-12 Preparation of Bids.
    As prescribed in 14.201-6(f), insert the following provision: Preparation of Bids (APR 1984) (a) Bidders are expected to examine the drawings, specifications, Schedule, and all instructions. Failure to do so will be at the bidder's risk. …
  • FAR 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids—Construction.
    As prescribed in 14.201-6(l), insert the following provision: Preparation of Bids—Construction (APR 1984) (a) Bids must be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and (2) manually signed. The pe…
  • FAR 36.213-3 Invitations for bids.
    (a) Invitations for bids for construction shall allow sufficient time for bid preparation (i.e., the period of time between the date invitations are distributed and the date set for opening of bids) (but see 5.203 and 14.202-1) to allow bid…
  • FAR 14.101 Elements of sealed bidding.
    Sealed bidding is a method of contracting that employs competitive bids, public opening of bids, and awards. The following steps are involved: (a) Preparation of invitations for bids. Invitations must describe the requirements of the Gover…
  • FAR 14.201 Preparation of invitations for bids.
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ment's estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement. Bid sample means a product sample required to be submitted by an offeror to show characteristics of the offered products that cannot adequately be des…
  • FAR 3.104-1 Definitions.
    …individual, specifically in exchange for services provided by the individual. Contractor bid or proposal information means any of the following information submitted to a Federal agency as part of or in connection with a bid or proposal to…
  • FAR 14.201-1 Uniform contract format.
    (a) Contracting officers shall prepare invitations for bids and contracts using the uniform contract format outlined in Table 14-1 to the maximum practicable extent. The use of the format facilitates preparation of the solicitation and cont…
  • FAR 14.201-6 Solicitation provisions.
    (a) The provisions prescribed in this subsection apply to preparation and submission of bids in general. See other FAR parts for provisions and clauses related to specific acquisition requirements. (b) Insert in all invitations for bids th…
  • FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
    …mance of construction work from the small business concerns that it used in preparing the bid or proposal, in the same or greater scope, amount, and quality used in preparing and submitting the bid or proposal. Responding to a request for a…
  • FAR 3.803 Exceptions.
    …echnical services rendered directly in the preparation, submission, or negotiation of any bid, proposal, or application for that Federal action or for meeting requirements imposed by or pursuant to law as a condition for receiving that Fede…
  • FAR 5.207 Preparation and transmittal of synopses.
    …source authority at 6.302-1, insert a statement that all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. (ii) When using the sole source authority at 6.302-1, insert a statement that al…
  • FAR 14.201-9 Simplified contract format.
    … resulting contract, but shall retain them in the contract file. Award by acceptance of a bid on the award portion of SF 1447 incorporates the representations, certifications, and other statements of bidders in the resultant contract even t…
  • FAR 33.104 Protests to GAO.
    Procedures for protests to GAO are found at 4 CFR Part 21 (GAO Bid Protest Regulations). In the event guidance concerning GAO procedure in this section conflicts with 4 CFR part 21, 4 CFR part 21 governs. (a) General procedures. (1) A prot…
  • FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.
    …echnical services rendered directly in the preparation, submission, or negotiation of any bid, proposal, or application for that Federal action or for meeting requirements imposed by or pursuant to law as a condition for receiving that Fede…
  • FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.
    …ured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals, full and open competition need not be provided for. (b) Application. This authority applies in those situations where— (1) An unu…
  • FAR 7.105 Contents of written acquisition plans.
    …ial solicitation provisions, or FAR deviations required (see subpart 1.4); whether sealed bidding or negotiation will be used and why; whether equipment will be acquired by lease or purchase (see subpart 7.4) and why; and any other contract…
  • FAR 17.104 General.
    …ted may not be available at the time of contract award. This method may be used in sealed bidding or contracting by negotiation. (b) Multiyear contracting is a flexible contract method applicable to a wide range of acquisitions. The extent…
  • FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …rson signs a receipt for the offer. (g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should…
  • FAR 52.248-2 Value Engineering—Architect-Engineer.
    …ee breakdown schedule for the VE services (such as criteria review, task team review, and bid package review) included in the contract schedule; (2) Submit, for approval by the Contracting Officer, a list of team members and their respecti…
  • DFARS 247.271-3 Solicitation provisions, schedule formats, and contract clauses.
    …itation provisions and schedules, as appropriate, if using negotiation rather than sealed bidding. Overseas commands, except those in Alaska and Hawaii, may modify these clauses to conform to local practices, laws, and regulations. (a) In …

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.