[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 48, Volume 1]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

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[CITE: 48CFR14.205]



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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM

 

                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

 

PART 14_SEALED BIDDING--Table of Contents

 

                    Subpart 14.2_Solicitation of Bids

 

Sec. 14.205  Presolicitation notices.



    In lieu of initially forwarding complete bid sets, the contracting 

officer may send presolicitation notices to concerns. The notice shall--

    (a) Specify the final date for receipt of requests for a complete 

bid set;

    (b) Briefly describe the requirement and furnish other essential 

information to enable concerns to determine whether they have an 

interest in the invitation; and



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    (c) Normally not include drawings, plans, and specifications. The 

return date of the notice must be sufficiently in advance of the mailing 

date of the invitation for bids to permit an accurate estimate of the 

number of bid sets required. Bid sets shall be sent to concerns that 

request them in response to the notice.



[68 FR 43856, July 24, 2003]