The FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) has been amended to eliminate the so-called “Reasonable Expectation” rule when it comes to awarding contracts based on adequate price competition for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard procurements.
SOURCE: DoD Removes “Reasonable Expectation” Rule from Adequate Price Competition
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’
