Part 314—Sealed Bidding

(SUBCHAPTER C—CONTRACTING METHODS AND CONTRACT TYPES)

Sections:

• Subpart 314.1—Use of Sealed Bidding
  • 314.103 Policy.
• Subpart 314.4—Opening of Bids and Award of Contract
  • 314.404 Rejection of bids.
    • 314.404-1 Cancellation of invitations after opening.
  • 314.407 Mistakes in bids.
    • 314.407-3 Other mistakes disclosed before award.
    • 314.407-4 Mistakes after award.

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 40 U.S.C. 121(c)(2).

Subpart 314.1—Use of Sealed Bidding

314.103 Policy.

Electronic and information technology (EIT) supplies and services acquired using sealed-bid procedures shall comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. See part 339.

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Subpart 314.4—Opening of Bids and Award of Contract

314.404 Rejection of bids.

314.404-1 Cancellation of invitations after opening.

(c) The head of the contracting activity (HCA) shall make the determinations specified in FAR 14.404-1(c).

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314.407 Mistakes in bids.

314.407-3 Other mistakes disclosed before award.

(e) The HCA has the authority to make determinations under paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of FAR 14.407-3.

314.407-4 Mistakes after award.

(c) The HCA has the authority to make administrative determinations in connection with alleged post-award mistakes.

Other Sections of the HHSAR:

• HHS Acquisition Regulations Table of Contents
• Previous Part: Part 313 Simplified Acquisition Procedures
• Next Part: Part 315 Contracting by Negotiation

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