ADDENDUM to FAR 52.pdf
Posted: July 13, 2026
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This addendum to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) pertains to Commercial Services, specifically outlining the procurement process under FAR 15 for a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) solicitation.
It establishes that contracts will be awarded to responsible offerors whose submissions are most advantageous to the government, taking into account price and other factors. Offerors are required to demonstrate technical acceptability by signing the first page of the Standard Form 1449 and completing the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) pricing structure in its entirety.
The addendum further details the evaluation process for options included in offers, stating that total prices for all options will be added to the basic requirement's total price for award considerations.
It also notes that offers may be deemed unacceptable if option prices are significantly unbalanced. Importantly, a written notice of award or acceptance sent to the successful offeror within the specified acceptance timeframe will create a binding contract without necessitating further action from either party.
The government retains the right to accept offers before their expiration, even if negotiations occur post-receipt, unless a withdrawal notice is provided beforehand.
It establishes that contracts will be awarded to responsible offerors whose submissions are most advantageous to the government, taking into account price and other factors. Offerors are required to demonstrate technical acceptability by signing the first page of the Standard Form 1449 and completing the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) pricing structure in its entirety.
The addendum further details the evaluation process for options included in offers, stating that total prices for all options will be added to the basic requirement's total price for award considerations.
It also notes that offers may be deemed unacceptable if option prices are significantly unbalanced. Importantly, a written notice of award or acceptance sent to the successful offeror within the specified acceptance timeframe will create a binding contract without necessitating further action from either party.
The government retains the right to accept offers before their expiration, even if negotiations occur post-receipt, unless a withdrawal notice is provided beforehand.
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