FAR 15.607 Criteria for acceptance and negotiation of an unsolicited proposal
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 15.607
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 76 FR 14559 Effective Mar 16, 2011
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
Text
(a) A favorable comprehensive evaluation of an unsolicited proposal does not, in itself, justify awarding a contract without providing for full and open competition. The agency point of contact shall return an unsolicited proposal to the offeror, citing reasons, when its substance-
(1) Is available to the Government without restriction from another source;
(2) Closely resembles a pending competitive acquisition requirement;
(3) Does not relate to the activity’s mission; or
(4) Does not demonstrate an innovative and unique method, approach, or concept, or is otherwise not deemed a meritorious proposal.
(b) The contracting officer may commence negotiations on a sole source basis only when-
(1) An unsolicited proposal has received a favorable comprehensive evaluation;
(2) A justification and approval has been obtained (see 6.302-1(a)(2)(i) for research proposals or other appropriate provisions of subpart 6.3, and 6.303-2(c));
(3) The agency technical office sponsoring the contract furnishes the necessary funds; and
(4) The contracting officer has complied with the synopsis requirements of subpart 5.2.
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation; Justification and Approval of Sole-Source 8(a) Contracts |
Sections cited
- FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements
- FAR Subpart 6.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition
- FAR 6.303-2(c) Content
- FAR Subpart 5.2 Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions
Quick answers
What is FAR 15.607?
FAR 15.607 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Criteria for acceptance and negotiation of an unsolicited proposal".
When was FAR 15.607 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Justification and Approval of Sole-Source 8(a) Contracts" (76 FR 14559), published Mar 16, 2011 and effective Mar 16, 2011.
Are changes to FAR 15.607 proposed?
No proposed rule from the last 3 years is waiting on a final rule.
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