5 CFR § 470.205 - Initiation of research programs.

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title: "5 CFR § 470.205 - Initiation of research programs."
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title_name: "Administrative Personnel"
section_number: "470.205"
section_name: "Initiation of research programs."
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT"
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subchapter_name: "CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS"
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part_name: "PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND DEMONSTRATIONS PROJECTS"
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authority: "5 U.S.C. 4706."
regulatory_source: "48 FR 2726, Jan. 21, 1983, unless otherwise noted."
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# 470.205 Initiation of research programs.

OPM will announce opportunities for research contracts by issuing Requests for Proposals (RFP's) in accordance with Federal procurement regulations. Unsolicited proposals may be accepted; however the relevance of the proposed research to OPM research needs will determine the acceptability of the proposal.