48 CFR § 914.502 - 914.502 Conditions for use.

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title: "48 CFR § 914.502 - 914.502   Conditions for use."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "914.502   Conditions for use."
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chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY"
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part_number: "914"
part_name: "SEALED BIDDING"
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# 914.502 914.502   Conditions for use.

(c) Use of the two-step sealed bidding method shall be approved by the Head of the Contracting Activity. The contracting officer shall submit a written request for approval justifying its use in accordance with 48 CFR 14.502.

[50 FR 12184, Mar. 27, 1985, as amended at 76 FR 7692, Feb. 11, 2011]