48 CFR Part 3405 — Publicizing Contract Actions

PART 3405—PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 20 U.S.C. 1018a. Source: 88 FR 60542, Sept. 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. Subpart 3405.2—Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions 3405.202 Exceptions. (a)(15) FSA—Issuance of a synopsis is not required when the firm to be solicited has previously provided a module for the system under a contract that contained cost, schedule, and performance goals and the contractor met those goals. 3405.203 Publicizing and response time. (c) FSA—Notwithstanding other provisions of the FAR, a bid or proposal due date of less than 30 days is permitted after issuance of a synopsis for acquisitions for noncommercial items. However, if time permits, a bid or proposal due date that affords potential offerors reasonable time to respond and fosters quality submissions should be established. 3405.205 Special situations. (g) FSA—Module of a previously awarded system. 3405.207 Preparation and transmittal of synopses. (c) General format for “Description”. (1) Notification that the procurement will be conducted using the specific procedures included in 3415.302-70. (2) A general notice of the scope or purpose of the procurement that provides sufficient information for sources to make informed business decisions regarding whether to participate in the procurement. (3) A description of the basis on which potential sources are to be selected to submit offers in the second phase. (4) A description of the information that is to be required to be submitted if the request for information is made separate from the notice. (5) Any other information that the contracting officer deems is appropriate. (g) Modular contracting. 3405.270 Notices to perform market surveys. (a) If a sole source contract is anticipated, the issuance of a notice of a proposed contract action that is detailed enough to permit the submission of meaningful responses and the subsequent evaluation of the responses by the Federal Government constitutes an acceptable market survey. (b) The notice must include— (1) A clear statement of the supplies or services to be procured; (2) Any capabilities or experience required of a contractor and any other factor relevant to those requirements; (3) A statement that all responsible sources submitting a proposal, bid, or quotation must be considered; (4) Name, business address, and phone number of the Contracting Officer; and (5) Justification for a sole source and the identity of that source. Subpart 3405.5—Paid Advertisements 3405.502 Authority. Authority to approve publication of paid advertisements in newspapers is delegated to the HCA.

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