After closing of solicitation, screen all proposals for completeness. Proposals must be safeguarded until award. Serially number all proposal copies and PDMs. When appropriate, and with SSA approval, exclude informationally deficient proposals from further consideration. Abstract of Offers, on initial offers.
Monitor offer acceptance time, requesting timely extensions where necessary.
Issue letters to those firms excluded. Abstract any changes to price proposals. If necessary, prepare another competitive range determination. If revised offers were requested, continue negotiations if necessary or issue the request for BAFOs. The contracting officer executes a determination of responsibility for apparent successful offeror.