[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 5] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR814.402] [Page 176] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 8--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PART 814_SEALED BIDDING--Table of Contents Subpart 814.4_Opening of Bids and Award of Contract Sec. 814.402 Opening of bids. (a) The contracting officer shall serve as, or designate, a bid opening officer, and shall also designate a recorder. (b) The form and amount of bid security and name of surety will be read aloud and recorded. [49 FR 12599, Mar. 29, 1985, as amended at 50 FR 792, Jan. 7, 1985]