FAR 15.306 describes a spectrum of exchanges that may take place between a contracting agency and an offeror during negotiated procurements. “Clarifications” is one end of the spectrum. Clarifications are limited exchanges, between the government and offerors, that may occur when award without discussion is contemplated. An agency may, but is not required to, engage in clarifications that give offerors an opportunity to clarify certain aspects of proposals or to resolve minor or clerical errors. Agencies have broad discretion as to whether to seek clarifications from offerors, offerors have no automatic right to clarifications regarding proposals, and such communications cannot be used to cure proposal deficiencies or material omissions, materially alter the technical or cost elements of the proposal, and/or otherwise revise the proposal.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Attaching the Wrong Document Leads to Missed Opportunity
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’
