FAR 52.214-7 - Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids
Prescribed in 14.201-6(c)(3) | |
Effective Date: | 1 November 1999 |
Clause or Provision: | Provision |
Provision or Clause Number: | 52.214-7 - Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids |
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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 |
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Prescription Overview: |
Prescription(c) Insert the following provisions in invitations for bids: (3) 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids. |
Clause Overview: |
Provision(a) Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the invitation for bids (IFB) by the time specified in the IFB. If no time is specified in the IFB, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that bids are due.
(1) Any bid, modification, or withdrawal received at the Government office designated in the IFB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late bid would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—
(2) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful bid that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.
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Incorporated by Reference: | Yes |
Uniform Contract Format: | L |
Editor: | Marshall |
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