Subpart 5114.2 -- Solicitation of Bids
Subpart 5114.4 -- Opening of Bids and Award of Contract
AFARS -- Part 5114
Sealed Bidding
Subpart 5114.2 -- Solicitation of Bids
5114.205 -- Solicitation Mailing Lists.
5114.205-1 -- Establishment of Lists.
(b) Notify prospective bidders in accordance with local procedures.
5114.213 -- Annual Submission of Representations and Certifications.
(a) Annual representations and certifications are authorized. HCAs must develop implementing procedures.
Subpart 5114.4 -- Opening of Bids and Award of Contract
5114.407-3 -- Other Mistakes Disclosed Before Award.
(c) Chiefs of contracting offices having legal counsel available may make determinations described at FAR 14.407-3(c). This authority may not be redelegated.
(e) Authority to make the determinations at FAR 14.407-3(a), (b), and (d) is delegated only the following:
(1) Each PARC, who shall exercise the authority in coordination with the activity’s Chief Legal Officer (i.e., Command or Chief Counsel or Staff Judge Advocate).
(2) Each Division Commander within the USACE, who must exercise the authority in coordination with the Division Counsel.
(3) The DASA(P).
(g)
(3) Include the data in (i) through (v) with that required by FAR 14.407-3(g)(3). Original documents sent will be returned with the determination.
(i) Original of the alleged mistaken bid.
(ii) Originals of all correspondence from the bidder regarding the alleged mistake.
(iii) Originals of the worksheets and other evidence of the mistake furnished by the bidder.
(iv) A statement by legal counsel concerning the merits of the allegation and the relief sought by the bidder.
(v) The contracting officer’s telephone number.
(i) When a doubtful case will be sent to the GAO Comptroller General for advance decision, include a statement that award has not been made. The reviewer at each level must state recommendations..
5114.407-4 -- Mistakes After Award.
(d) The determinations at FAR 14.407-4(b) may be made only by the following:
(A) Each PARC, who shall exercise the authority in coordination with the activity’s Chief Legal Officer ( i.e., Command or Chief Counsel or Staff Judge Advocate).
(B) Each Division Commander within the USACE, who shall exercise the authority in coordination with the Division Counsel.
(C) The DASA(P).
5114.409 -- Information to Bidders.
5114.409-2 -- Award of Classified Contracts.
Take disposition action in accordance with AR 380-5.