[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 48CFR14.101]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

 

PART 14_SEALED BIDDING--Table of Contents

 

                   Subpart 14.1_Use of Sealed Bidding

 

Sec. 14.101  Elements of sealed bidding.





    Sealed bidding is a method of contracting that employs competitive 

bids, public opening of bids, and awards. The following steps are 

involved:

    (a) Preparation of invitations for bids. Invitations must describe 

the requirements of the Government clearly, accurately, and completely. 

Unnecessarily restrictive specifications or requirements that might 

unduly limit the number of bidders are prohibited. The invitation 

includes all documents (whether attached or incorporated by reference) 

furnished prospective bidders for the purpose of bidding.

    (b) Publicizing the invitation for bids. Invitations must be 

publicized through distribution to prospective bidders, posting in 

public places, and such other means as may be appropriate. Publicizing 

must occur a sufficient time before public opening of bids to enable 

prospective bidders to prepare and submit bids.

    (c) Submission of bids. Bidders must submit sealed bids to be opened 

at the time and place stated in the solicitation for the public opening 

of bids.

    (d) Evaluation of bids. Bids shall be evaluated without discussions.

    (e) Contract award. After bids are publicly opened, an award will be 

made with reasonable promptness to that responsible bidder whose bid, 

conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the 

Government, considering only price and the price-related factors 

included in the invitation.



[48 FR 42171, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 50 FR 1737, Jan. 11, 1985; 

50 FR 52429, Dec. 23, 1985]