[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 5] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR815.504] [Page 179] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 8--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PART 815_CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION--Table of Contents Subpart 815.5_Unsolicited Proposals Sec. 815.504 Advance guidance. Source: 51 FR 6005, Feb. 19, 1986, unless otherwise noted. (a) Any inquiries from a potential offeror of an unsolicited proposal shall be referred to the appropriate VA contact point designated in 815.506(a). The contact point will determine the nature of the potential proposal and determine what technical/professional disciplines need be consulted to determine the VA need for such a proposal and the likelihood that a formal proposal would be favorably reviewed. In consultation with such technical/professional offices, the VA contact point will inform the potential proposer of any additional information required to provide advance guidance as well as the information specified in FAR 15.504. (b) The FAR contact point will maintain a record of advance guidance provided and the disposition/recommendation regarding the potential offer.