[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: 48CFR1615.401] [Page 129] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 16--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS ACQUISITION REGULATION PART 1615--CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION--Table of Contents Subpart 1615.4--Solicitations and Receipt of Proposals and Quotations Sec. 1615.401 Applicability. FAR subpart 15.4 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.