| Subpart 1414.1 | USE OF SEALED BIDDING |
| 1414.103 | Policy |
| 1414.103-2 | Limitations |
| Subpart 1414.2 | SOLICITATION OF BIDS |
| 1414.201 | Preparation of invitations for bids |
| 1414.201-70 | Alternate bids |
| 1414.205 | Solicitation mailing lists |
| 1414.205-1 | Establishment of lists |
| 1414.213 | Annual submission of representations and certifications |
| Subpart 1414.4 | OPENING OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT |
| 1414.404 | Rejection of bids |
| 1414.404-1 | Cancellation of invitations after opening |
| 1414.406 | Mistakes in bid |
| 1414.406-3 | Other mistakes disclosed before award |
| 1414.406-4 | Mistakes after award |
SUBPART 1414.1 -- USE OF SEALED BIDDING
In addition to the requirements of FAR 14.103-2, no awards shall be made unless the appropriate approvals under Subpart 1401.71 have been obtained.
SUBPART 1414.2 -- SOLICITATION OF BIDS
1414.201 Preparation of invitation for bids
(a) Solicitations for supplies or services (other than construction) shall specify whether alternate bids are permitted, provide instructions for submitting alternate bids, and clearly indicate how alternate bids will be evaluated.
(b) The clause set forth in 1452.236-71 may be used in non-construction contracts where additive and deductive alternate bids will be permitted.
1414.205 Solicitation mailing lists
1414.205-1 Establishment of lists
(b) Prospective bidders who submit solicitation mailing list applications shall be notified promptly when added to a mailing list. Prospective bidders who have electronically registered with Central Registration need no further notification. If the bidder is expected to receive a solicitation issued within forty days after Government acceptance of the application, further notification is not required.
1414.213 Annual submission of representations and certifications
(a) The agency procedures consist of complying with Government standards as they develop. Therefore, in accordance with Electronic Commerce transaction set 838, Trading Partner Profile, registered vendors shall ensure their information, including the representations and certifications, is updated annually. In the absence of electronic commerce, representations and certifications shall be required to be submitted with each offer.
SUBPART 1414.4 -- OPENING OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
1414.404-1 Cancellation of invitations after opening
(c) The CCO is authorized to make the written determination to cancel the IFB before award but after bid opening.
1414.406-3 Other mistakes disclosed before award
The HCA is authorized to make the administrative determinations under FAR 14.406-3, except as set forth in paragraph (c) below. This authority is not redelegable.
(c) The CCO has the authority to make a written determination permitting a bidder to withdraw a bid after review by the SOL.
(g)(3) The CO shall submit a report on suspected or alleged mistakes in bids together with the supporting data through the BPC to the HCA. The CO may also include a report on bids where evidence of the intended bid is clear and convincing, but the bidder has not requested permission to correct the bid. Incomplete reports may result in a delay in obtaining a determination.
(h) The BPC is responsible for maintaining records of administrative determinations.
1414.406-4 Mistakes after award
(d) The CO is authorized to make the administrative determinations after receiving concurrence from the SOL.
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