570.303-4 Changes to SFOs.
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(a) If the Government’s requirements change, either before or after receipt of proposals, issue an amendment. Document the amendment using the same method as for the SFO, written or electronic.
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(b) If time is critical, you may provide information on SFO amendments orally.
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(1) Make a record of the information provided.
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(2) Provide, or attempt to provide, the notice to all offerors or prospective offerors on the same day.
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(3) Promptly confirm the information provided orally in a written amendment.
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(c) Distribute an amendment as follows:
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(1) If before the proposal due date, send the amendment to all prospective offerors who were sent a copy of the SFO.
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(2) If after proposal receipt, send the amendment to each offeror who submitted a proposal.
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(d) If an amendment is so substantial that it requires a complete revision of the SFO, cancel the SFO, readvertise if required by 570.106, and issue a new SFO.
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(e) If there are changes to the Government’s requirements for amount of space, delineated area, occupancy date, and/or other major aspects of the requirements, the contracting officer shall consider whether there is a need to readvertise, and to document the file accordingly.