Title 48—Federal Acquisition Regulations System--Volume 1
PART 414—SEALED BIDDING
414.404   Rejection of bids.
414.404-1   Cancellation of invitations after opening.
An acquisition official at a level above the contracting officer is authorized to request the determinations under FAR 14.404-1(c) and (e)(1).
414.407   Mistakes in bids.
414.407-3   Other mistakes disclosed before award.
The authority to make the determinations under FAR 14.407-3(a), (b), and (d) is delegated, without power of redelegation, to the HCA. The authority to make the determination under FAR 14.407-3(c) is delegated to the contracting officer. Each determination pursuant to FAR 14.407- 3 shall have the concurrence of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).
414.407-4   Mistakes after award.
If a mistake in bid is disclosed after award, the contracting officer shall make a final determination in accordance with the provisions of FAR 14.407-4 (b) and (c) and shall coordinate each proposed determination with OGC. Such coordination shall, at a minimum, consist of the contracting officer providing the proposed determination and the case file to OGC for comment.
414.409   Information to bidders.
414.409-2   Award of classified contracts.
Disposition of classified information shall be in accordance with Departmental Regulation and Manual (3400-001 Series) and in accordance with direction issued by the USDA Office of Homeland Security (OHS), Personnel and Document Security Division.