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38 sections with “sealed bids”

  • FAR 6.401 Sealed bidding and competitive proposals.
    Sealed bidding and competitive proposals, as described in parts 14 and 15, are both acceptable procedures for use under subparts 6.1, 6.2; and, when appropriate, under subpart 6.3. (a) Sealed bids. (See part 14 for procedures.) Contracting…
  • 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 6.102 Use of competitive procedures.
    … for use in fulfilling the requirement for full and open competition are as follows: (a) Sealed bids. (See 6.401(a).) (b) Competitive proposals. (See 6.401(b).) If sealed bids are not appropriate under paragraph (a) of this section, contr…
  • FAR 53.214 Sealed bidding.
    The following forms are prescribed for use in contracting by sealed bidding (except for construction and architect-engineer services): (a) SF 26 (Rev. 12/2022), Award/Contract. SF 26 is prescribed for use in awarding sealed bid contracts f…
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …ld bind the offeror to perform the resultant contract. Responses to invitations for bids (sealed bidding) are offers called “bids” or “sealed bids”; responses to requests for proposals (negotiation) are offers called “proposals”; however, r…
  • FAR 14.201-6 Solicitation provisions.
    …tions for bids, except those for construction, the provision at 52.214-10, Contract Award-Sealed Bidding. (f) Insert in invitations for bids to which the uniform contract format applies, the provision at 52.214-12, Preparation of Bids. (g…
  • FAR 52.214-23 Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding.
    …missions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Technical Proposals Under Two-Step Sealed Bidding (NOV 1999) (a) Bidders are responsible for submitting technical proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the Gove…
  • FAR 52.214-25 Step Two of Two-Step Sealed Bidding.
    As prescribed in 14.201-6(t), insert the following provision: Step Two of Two-Step Sealed Bidding (APR 1985) (a) This invitation for bids is issued to initiate step two of two-step sealed bidding under subpart 14.5 of the Federal Acquisit…
  • DFARS 225.870-3 Submission of offers.
    …dorsement before contract award. (c) The Canadian Commercial Corporation will submit all sealed bids in terms of U.S. currency. Do not adjust contracts awarded under sealed bidding for losses or gains from fluctuation in exchange rates. (…
  • FAR 14.301 Responsiveness of bids.
    …compliance enables bidders to stand on an equal footing and maintain the integrity of the sealed bidding system. (b) Facsimile bids shall not be considered unless permitted by the solicitation (see 14.202-7). (c) Bids should be filled out…
  • FAR 14.303 Modification or withdrawal of bids.
    … in the provision prescribed in 14.201-6(v). Modifications received by facsimile shall be sealed in an envelope by a proper official. (1) The official shall— (i) Write on the envelope— (A) The date and time of receipt and by whom; and (…
  • FAR 14.401 Receipt and safeguarding of bids.
    …purpose of identification, and then only by an official designated for this purpose. If a sealed bid is opened by mistake (e.g., because it is not marked as being a bid), the envelope shall be signed by the opener, whose position shall also…
  • FAR 14.501 General.
    Two-step sealed bidding is a combination of competitive procedures designed to obtain the benefits of sealed bidding when adequate specifications are not available. An objective is to permit the development of a sufficiently descriptive and…
  • FAR 19.306 Protesting a firm's status as a HUBZone small business concern.
    …n interested party shall submit its writtten protest to the contracting officer— (i) For sealed bids— (A) By the close of business on the fifth business day after bid opening; or (B) By the close of business on the fifth business day fro…
  • FAR 32.405 Applying Pub. L. 85-804 to advance payments under sealed bid contracts.
    … include making advance payments. These advance payments may be made at or after award of sealed bid contracts as well as negotiated contracts. (b) Bidders may request advance payments before or after award, even if the invitation for bids…
  • FAR 52.214-5 Submission of Bids.
    …ion: 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 tim…
  • FAR 52.214-10 Contract Award—Sealed Bidding.
    As prescribed in 14.201-6(e), insert the following provision: Contract Award—Sealed Bidding (JUL 1990) (a) The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible…
  • FAR 52.214-19 Contract Award—Sealed Bidding—Construction.
    As prescribed in 14.201-6(m), insert the following provision: Contract Award—Sealed Bidding—Construction (AUG 1996) (a) The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to th…
  • FAR 17.208 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    …s determined that there is a reasonable likelihood that the option will be exercised. For sealed bids, the determination shall be in writing. (d) Insert a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.217-6, Option for Increased Quanti…
  • FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.
    …res in Part 13; (B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or (C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation. (ii) 52.203-11, Certificati…
  • FAR 14.000 Scope of part.
    …e basic requirements of contracting for supplies and services (including construction) by sealed bidding, (b) the information to be included in the solicitation (invitation for bids), (c) procedures concerning the submission of bids, (d) re…
  • FAR 22.1012-1 Prevailing wage determinations.
    … at SAM.gov website's “Alert Service”. (b) The following shall apply when contracting by sealed bidding: a revised prevailing wage determination shall not be effective if it is received by the contracting agency less than 10 days before th…
  • FAR 4.1202 Solicitation provision and contract clause.
    …ility or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (12) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. (13) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. (14) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). (15) 52.2…
  • FAR 14.103-2 Limitations.
    No awards shall be made as a result of sealed bidding unless— (a) Bids have been solicited as required by subpart 14.2; (b) Bids have been submitted as required by subpart 14.3; (c) The requirements of 1.602-1(b) and part 6 have been met…
  • FAR 14.202-4 Bid samples.
    …not be adequately described in the specification, products should be acquired by two-step sealed bidding or negotiation, as appropriate. (c) Justification. The reasons why acceptable products cannot be acquired without the submission of bi…
  • FAR 14.404-1 Cancellation of invitations after opening.
    …ke award without issuing a new solicitation provided— (1) Each responsible bidder in the sealed bid acquisition has been given notice that negotiations will be conducted and has been given an opportunity to participate in negotiations; and…
  • FAR 14.503-1 Step one.
    …are governed by 15.208 (b), (c), and (f). (i) If it is necessary to discontinue two-step sealed bidding, the contracting officer shall include a statement of the facts and circumstances in the contract file. Each offeror shall be notified …
  • FAR 14.503-2 Step two.
    (a) Sealed bidding procedures shall be followed except that invitations for bids shall— (1) Be issued only to those offerors submitting acceptable technical proposals in step one; (2) Include the provision prescribed in 14.201-6(t); (3) …
  • FAR 19.302 Protesting a small business representation or rerepresentation.
    …ng officer by the close of business of the fifth business day after— (i) Bid opening for sealed bid acquisitions; or (ii) Receipt of the special notification from the contracting officer (see 15.503(a)(2)) that identifies the apparently s…
  • FAR 19.309 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.
    … for solicitations issued after October 1, 2028 (see 19.102(b)). (b) When contracting by sealed bidding, insert the provision at 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids, in solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be…
  • FAR 19.702 Statutory requirements.
    …try Classification System (NAICS) code, see paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section. (ii) In sealed bidding acquisitions, each invitation for bids to perform a contract that is expected to exceed $900,000 ($2 million for construction) and that…
  • FAR 22.404-4 Solicitations issued without wage determinations for the primary site of the work.
    …to be paid under the contract will be issued as an amendment to the solicitation. (b) In sealed bidding, bids may not be opened until a reasonable time after the wage determination for the primary site of the work has been furnished to all…
  • FAR 22.404-5 Expiration of project wage determinations.
    …on included in the solicitation. (b) The following procedure applies when contracting by sealed bidding: (1) If a project wage determination for the primary site of the work expires before bid opening, or if it appears before bid opening …
  • FAR 22.404-6 Modifications of wage determinations.
    …ions at SAM.gov website's “Alert Service”. (b) The following applies when contracting by sealed bidding: (1) A written action modifying a wage determination shall be effective if: (i) It is received by the contracting agency, or is publi…
  • FAR 22.404-8 Notification of improper wage determination before award.
    …le; or (2) A wage determination is withdrawn by the Administrative Review Board. (b) In sealed bidding, the contracting officer shall proceed in accordance with the following: (1) If the notification of an improper wage determination for…
  • FAR 22.1305 Waivers.
    …Act. The withdrawal does not apply to awarded contracts. For procurements entered into by sealed bidding, such withdrawal does not apply unless the withdrawal is made more than 10 calendar days before the date set for the opening of bids.
  • FAR 25.103 Exceptions.
    … contracting officer learns at any time before the time designated for receipt of bids in sealed bidding or final offers in negotiation that an article on the list is available domestically in sufficient and reasonably available commercial …
  • DFARS 252.217-7004 Job orders and compensation.
    …e cost cannot be ascertained readily, the Contracting Officer may issue a job order (on a sealed bid or negotiated basis) to determine the nature and extent of required repairs. (2) Upon determination by the Contracting Officer of what wor…

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