(d) Limitations.

(S-90) The HCA has waived the requirement to issue a Request for Information (RFI) or Sources Sought Notice (SSN) as a market research method (see DARS 5810.001 (S-92)) for:

(1) Procurement actions to increase the ceiling amount of a contract/order

(2) Bridge contract actions

(3) Procurement actions as a result of a protest

(S-91) Use of a SS notice meets the requirement at FAR 5.201 for making notices of proposed contract actions, when the SS notice also includes the information required at FAR 5.207(c)(15) and (16) and FAR 6.302-1(d)(2). Use of an RFI does not meet the requirements at FAR 5.207(c)(15), (16) and FAR 6.302-1(d)(2); a separate notice of proposed contract action is required if a sole source procurement will result from the requirement described in an RFI.