# Part 5114 - Sealed Bidding

(Revised 01 October 2024)

Subpart 5114.2 - Solicitation of Bids

5114.201 Preparation of invitations for bids.

5114.201-7 Contract clauses.

Subpart 5114.4 - Opening of Bids and Award of Contract

5114.407 Mistakes in bids.

5114.407-3 Other mistakes disclosed before award.

5114.407-4 Mistakes after award.

5114.409 Information to bidders.

5114.409-2 Award of classified contracts.

## Subpart 5114.2 - Solicitation of Bids

### 5114.201 Preparation of invitations for bids.

#### 5114.201-7 Contract clauses.

(b)(2) The head of contracting activity may waive the requirement at FAR 14.201-7(b)(2). See Appendix GG for further delegation.

(c)(2) The head of contracting activity may waive the requirement at FAR 14.201-7(c)(2). See Appendix GG for further delegation.

## Subpart 5114.4 - Opening of Bids and Award of Contract

### 5114.407 Mistakes in bids.

#### 5114.407-3 Other mistakes disclosed before award.

(c) The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) has the authority to make the determination described at FAR 14.407-3(c). See Appendix GG for further delegation.

(e) The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) has the authority to make the determinations under FAR 14.407-3(a), (b), and (d). See Appendix GG for further delegation.

(g)(3) The determination authority (see FAR 14.407-3(e)) will return all documents to the Contracting officer with the determination.

(i) When sending a doubtful case to the Comptroller General of the United States for an advance decision, Contracting officers will indicate the status of the award in their transmittal document and the senior contracting official will recommend disposition.

#### 5114.407-4 Mistakes after award.

(b) The HCA may make FAR 14.407-4(b) determinations. See Appendix GG for further delegation.

### 5114.409 Information to bidders.

#### 5114.409-2 Award of classified contracts.

The Contracting officer shall advise unsuccessful bidders to dispose of classified information in accordance with Army Regulation 380-5.