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48 CFR 2414.408-70: 2414.408-70 Award when only one bid is received.

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  1. Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System
  2. CHAPTER 24—DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
  3. SUBCHAPTER C—CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACTING TYPES
  4. PART 2414—SEALED BIDDING
  5. Subpart 2414.4—Opening of Bids and Award of Contracts

When only one bid is received in response to an invitation for bids, such bid may be considered and accepted if the Contracting Officer makes a written determination that: (a) The specifications were clear and not unduly restrictive; (b) adequate competition was solicited and it could have been reasonably assumed that more than one bid would have been submitted; (c) the price is reasonable; and (d) the bid is otherwise in accordance with the invitation for bids. Such a determination shall be placed in the file.

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