[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 6] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR1605.000] [Page 123] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 16--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATION PART 1605--PUBLICIZING CONTRACT ACTIONS--Table of Contents Sec. 1605.000 Applicability. FAR part 5 has no practical application to the FEHBP because OPM does not issue solicitations. Eligible contractors (i.e., qualified health benefits carriers) are identified in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 8903. Offerors voluntarily come forth in accordance with procedures provided in 5 CFR part 890. [52 FR 16039, May 1, 1987]