CHAPTER 32THE EXCHANGE KNOWN AS COMMUNICATIONS

The contracting officer may hold, and in some cases must hold, an exchange with competing contractors prior to the establishment of a competitive range. These exchanges are intended to address issues that must be explored to determine whether an individual offeror is among the most highly rated competitors and should be placed in the competitive range.

FAR COVERAGE

FAR 15.306 (see Exhibit 32-1) indicates that communications:

  • Shall not provide an opportunity for a contractor to revise its proposal

  • May be conducted to enhance government understanding of proposals, allow reasonable interpretation of ...

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