Subpart 314.2--Solicitation of Bids
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314.202 General rules for solicitation of bids.
314.202-7 Facsimile bids.
314.213 Annual submission of representations and certifications.
Subpart 314.4--Opening of Bids and Award of Contract
314.404 Rejection of bids.
314.404-1 Cancellation of invitations after opening.
314.407 Mistakes in bids.
314.407-3 Other mistakes disclosed before award.
314.407-4 Mistakes after award.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 40 U.S.C. 486(c).
Subpart 314.2--Solicitation of Bids
314.202 General rules for solicitation of bids.
(c) If the HCA (not delegable) has determined that the contracting activity will allow use of facsimile bids and proposals, the HCA shall prescribe internal procedures, in accordance with the FAR, to ensure uniform processing and control.
Subpart 314.4--Opening of Bids and Award of Contract
314.404-1 Cancellation of invitations after opening.
(c) The HCA or CCO (not delegable) shall make the determinations required to be made by the agency head in FAR 14.404-1.
314.407-3 Other mistakes disclosed before award.
(e) Authority has been delegated to the Departmental Protest Control Officer, Office of Acquisition Management and Policy, to make administrative determinations in connection with mistakes in bid alleged after opening and before award. This authority may not be redelegated.
(f) Each proposed determination shall have the concurrence of the Chief, General Law Division, Office of General Counsel.
(i) Doubtful cases shall not be submitted by the Contracting Officer directly to the Comptroller General, but, instead, shall be submitted to the Departmental Protest Control Officer.
314.407-4 Mistakes after award.
(c) Authority has been delegated to the Departmental Protest Control Officer to make administrative determinations in connection with mistakes in bid alleged after award. This authority may not be redelegated.
(d) Each proposed determination shall have the concurrence of the Chief, General Law Division, Office of General Counsel.