[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 6] [Revised as of October 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR1615.270] [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 1615.2_Solicitations and Receipt of Proposals and Information Sec. 1615.270 Applicability. FAR subpart 15.2 has no practical application to the FEHB Program because OPM does not issue formal procurement solicitations to health benefits carriers. 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. [70 FR 31379, June 1, 2005]