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Title 48 → Chapter 1 → Subchapter C → Part 14 → Subpart 14.4 → §14.407-1

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Title 48: Federal Acquisition Regulations System
PART 14—SEALED BIDDING
Subpart 14.4—Opening of Bids and Award of Contract

14.407-1 General.

After the opening of bids, contracting officers shall examine all bids for mistakes. In cases of apparent mistakes and in cases where the contracting officer has reason to believe that a mistake may have been made, the contracting officer shall request from the bidder a verification of the bid, calling attention to the suspected mistake. If the bidder alleges a mistake, the matter shall be processed in accordance with this section 14.407. Such actions shall be taken before award.

[48 FR 42171, Sept. 19, 1983. Redesignated and amended at 60 FR 34738, July 3, 1995]

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