48 CFR § 928.101-1 - 928.101-1 Policy on use.

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title: "48 CFR § 928.101-1 - 928.101-1   Policy on use."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "928.101-1   Policy on use."
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# 928.101-1 928.101-1   Policy on use.

In addition to the restriction on use of bid guarantees in 48 CFR 28.101-1(a), a bid guarantee may be required only for fixed price or unit price contracts entered into as a result of sealed bidding. They may not be required for negotiated contracts.

[61 FR 41708, Aug. 9, 1996, as amended at 75 FR 29459, May 26, 2010]