FAR 52.214-20 Bid Samples
Solicitation provision Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 2002 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.214-20
- Type
- Solicitation provision
- Current version
- April 2002
- Prescribed in
- FAR 14.201-6(o)(1)
- Alternates
- Alternate I, Alternate II
- Last amended
- 67 FR 13054 Effective Apr 4, 2002
- Proposed changes
- 1
- 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 solicitation provision.
Text
As prescribed in 14.201-6(o)(1), insert the following provision:
Bid Samples (Apr 2002)
(a) "Bid sample" means a product sample required to be submitted by a bidder to show those characteristics of the offered products that cannot adequately be described by specifications, purchase descriptions, or the invitation for bid (e.g., balance, facility of use, or pattern).
(b) Bidders must furnish bid samples as part of the bid. The Government must receive the bid samples by the time specified in the invitation for bids. If the bidder fails to submit samples on time, the Government will reject the bid, except that the Contracting Officer will consider a late sample sent by mail under the Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids provision of this solicitation.
(c) The Government will test or evaluate bid samples to determine compliance with all the characteristics listed for examination in this solicitation. The Government will reject the bid when the sample fails to conform to the required characteristics. Products delivered under any resulting contract must conform to-
(1) The approved sample for the characteristics listed for test or evaluation; and
(2) The specifications for all other characteristics.
(d) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, bid samples shall be-
(1) Submitted at no expense to the Government; and
(2) Returned at the bidder’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.
(End of provision)
Alternate I (May 2002)
Alternate I (May 2002). As prescribed in 14.201-6 (o)(2)(i), insert the following Alternate I:
(e) At the discretion of the Contracting Officer, the requirement for furnishing bid samples may be waived for a bidder if-
(1) The bid states that the offered product is the same as a product offered by the bidder to the [fill-in]; and
(2) The Contracting Officer determines that the previously offered product was accepted or tested and found to comply with specification and other requirements for technical acceptability conforming in every material respect with those in this solicitation.
Alternate II (May 2002)
Alternate II (May 2002). As prescribed in 14.201-6 (o)(2)(ii), insert the following Alternate II:
(e) At the discretion of the Contracting Officer, the requirements for furnishing bid samples may be waived for a bidder if-
(1) The bid states that the offered product is the same as a product offered by the bidder to the [fill-in] on a previous acquisition;
(2) The Contracting Officer determines that the previously offered product was accepted or tested and found to comply with specification and other requirements for technical acceptability conforming in every material respect with those of this solicitation; and
(3) The product offered under this solicitation will be produced under a resulting contract at the same plant in which the previously acquired or tested product was produced.
Federal Register history
| Final rule | Published | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation; Definitions for Sealed Bid and Negotiated Procurements |
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 14, 28, 36, and 52 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.214-20?
FAR 52.214-20 is a solicitation provision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Bid Samples".
What is the current version of FAR 52.214-20?
The current version is dated April 2002.
Where is FAR 52.214-20 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 14.201-6(o)(1), Solicitation provisions.
When was FAR 52.214-20 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Definitions for Sealed Bid and Negotiated Procurements" (67 FR 13054), published Mar 20, 2002 and effective Apr 4, 2002.
Are changes to FAR 52.214-20 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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