(a) The contracting officer may insert the provision at 2052.214-70, Prebid Conference, in Invitations for Bids (IFB) where there will be a prebid conference. This provision may be altered by the contracting officer to fit the circumstances of the procurement.

(b) The contracting officer may insert the provision at 2052.214-71, Bidder Qualifications and Past Experience in IFBs on an optional basis to fit the circumstances of the requirement;

(c) The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 2052.214-72 Bid Evaluation in all IFBs. Paragraph (f) of this provision is optional.

(d) The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 2052.214-73 Timely Receipt of Bids in all IFBs.

(e) The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 2052.214-74 Disposition of Bids in all IFBs.