§ 636.501 What issues may be addressed in discussions?
§ 636.502 Why should I use discussions?
§ 636.503 Must I notify offerors of my intent to use/not use discussions?
§ 636.504 If the solicitation indicated my intent was to award contract without discussions, but circumstances change, may I still hold discussions?
§ 636.505 Must a contracting agency establish a competitive range if it intends to have discussions with offerors?
§ 636.506 What issues must be covered in discussions?
§ 636.507 What subjects are prohibited in discussions, communications and clarifications with offerors?
§ 636.508 Can price or cost be an issue in discussions?
§ 636.509 Can offerors revise their proposals as a result of discussions?
§ 636.510 Can the competitive range be further defined once discussions have begun?
§ 636.511 Can there be more than one round of discussions?
§ 636.512 What is the basis for the source selection decision?
§ 636.513 Are limited negotiations allowed prior to contract execution?
§ 636.514 How may I provide notifications and debriefings?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 23 > Chapter I > Subchapter G > Part 636 > Subpart E - Discussions, Proposal Revisions and Source Selection

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