Source selection information includes bid prices in response to an invitation for bids; pro- posed costs or prices in response to an RFP; source selection plans; technical evaluation plans; proposal evaluations; competitive range determinations; rankings of bids, proposals, or competi- tors; and source selection panel reports.
Personnel who are "participating personally and substantially" in Federal agency procurement
• prepare or review specifications,
• evaluate bids or proposals,
• select sources,
• conduct negotiations, and
• review and approve contract awards, modifications, or extensions.
Discussions between industry representatives and acquisition personnel that do not lead to
the above prohibited activities are not just allowed, they are encouraged when the purpose is to gain a better understanding of the commercial market, including appropriate selection criteria.
If you are a participant in a procurement action, remember to adhere to the procurement in- tegrity requirements when conducting market research. Refer to FAR 3.104 for additional de- tails on procurement integrity.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501) is designed to reduce information collection and paperwork burdens on the general public, including businesses.The act defines "collection of information" as obtaining, causing to be obtained, soliciting, or requiring the disclosure to third parties, or the public, of facts or opinions by or for an agency, regardless of form or for- mat, calling for answers to identical questions posed to, or identical reporting or recordkeeping requirements imposed on, 10 or more people, other than agencies, instrumentalities, or employ- ees of the United States.
If you plan to send a structured survey to, or conduct phone interviews using an identical set of questions with, 10 or more individuals (including businesses), you may be subject to the Pa- perwork Reduction Act. If so, you need to obtain a clearance with the Office of Management and Budget before proceeding with your survey.
The Paperwork Reduction Act requirements do not apply to unstructured sessions (such as at a conference) when questions are asked of the public or when requests are specifically tai- lored to an individual or business.
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