§ 636.503. Must I notify offerors of my intent to use/not use discussions?
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/us/cfr/t23/s§ 636.503·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Yes, in competitive acquisitions, the solicitation must notify offerors of your intent. You should either:
(a)Notify offerors that discussions may or may not be held depending on the quality of the proposals received (except clarifications may be used as described in § 636.401). Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint; or
(b)Notify offerors of your intent to establish a competitive range and hold discussions.