Who must make the determination to cancel an invitation for bids after bid opening?

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Lukas Kirk

28 March, 21:16

Who must make the determination to cancel an invitation for bids after bid opening?

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Clarissa Vaughan · Answer 1

Answer to this Question is A) : Contracting Officer

Explanation:

Contracting officer can cancel an invitation for bids after the formal bid opening. He can do it certainly, but after following a mentioned criteria. To fulfill that criteria he must make the determinations in writing which are required by the rules. (FAR - section 14 followed in 404 paragraph 1 (C) and next (e) 1. This is the only option left with the contracting officer when the bids have opened on the announced date. Furthermore, bid can still be cancelled if the offer has been received.