FAR 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders
Solicitation provision Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.214-6
- Type
- Solicitation provision
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 14.201-6(c)(2)
- 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(c)(2), insert the following provision:
Explanation to Prospective Bidders (Apr 1984)
Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given a prospective bidder concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective bidders as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective bidders.
(End of provision)
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 52.214-6?
FAR 52.214-6 is a solicitation provision of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Explanation to Prospective Bidders".
What is the current version of FAR 52.214-6?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.214-6 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 14.201-6(c)(2), Solicitation provisions.
Are changes to FAR 52.214-6 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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