FAR 52.214-6 - Explanation to Prospective Bidders

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Prescribed in 14.201-6(c)(2)

Effective Date:1 April 1984
Clause or Provision:Provision
Provision or Clause Number: 52.214-6 - Explanation to Prospective Bidders

Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Communication Services; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Fixed Price, Construction; Fixed Price, Service; Indefinite Delivery; Transportation; Utility Services
Optional:Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Facilities; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Service
Subject:Bid & Proposal
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:
Prescription Overview:

Prescription

(c) Insert the following provisions in invitations for bids:

(2) 52.214-6, Explanation to Prospective Bidders.
Clause Overview:

Provision

Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their bids.

Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given a prospective bidder concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective bidders as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective bidders.

Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:
Incorporated by Reference:Yes
Uniform Contract Format:L
Editor:Marshall

Personal notes.