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48 CFR 215.371-2: 215.371-2 Promote competition.

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  1. Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
  2. CHAPTER 2—DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
  3. SUBCHAPTER C—CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES
  4. PART 215—CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION
  5. Subpart 215.3—Source Selection

Except as provided in sections 215.371-4 and 215.371-5—

(a) If only one offer is received when competitive procedures were used and the solicitation allowed fewer than 30 days for receipt of proposals, the contracting officer shall—

(1) Consult with the requiring activity as to whether the requirements document should be revised in order to promote more competition (see FAR 6.502(b) and 11.002); and

(2) Resolicit, allowing an additional period of at least 30 days for receipt of proposals; and

(b) For competitive solicitations in which more than one potential offeror expressed an interest in an acquisition, but only one offer was ultimately received, follow the procedures at PGI 215.371-2.

Collected 2026-08-27T02:26:29Z. Source file · JSON

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