A proposal that takes exception to a solicitation’s material terms and conditions should be considered unacceptable and may not form the basis for an award. This is a fundamental contracting principle that the Comptroller General (GAO) has affirmed in many decisions. Material terms of a solicitation are those which affect the price, quantity, quality, or delivery of the goods or services being provided.
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
An ‘ombudsman’ is an official charged with addressing and/or investigating the interests of individuals’ or companies’