Overview
FAR 15.307 governs the process for amending proposals during a negotiated procurement, establishing the protocols for when revisions are permitted and the requirements for requesting Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs).
Key Rules
- Exclusion Policy: Once an offeror is eliminated or removed from the competitive range, the Government is prohibited from accepting or considering any further revisions from that offeror.
- Negotiation Documentation: Contracting officers may allow revisions specifically to clarify or document agreements and understandings reached during the discussion phase.
- Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs): At the conclusion of discussions, all offerors remaining in the competitive range must be given a meaningful opportunity to submit a final proposal revision.
- Common Cut-off Date: The contracting officer must establish a single, uniform deadline for the receipt of FPRs from all eligible offerors.
- Notification Requirements: Requests for FPRs must be in writing and must explicitly notify offerors that the Government intends to make an award without seeking further revisions.
Practical Implications
- "Best and Final" Nature: Offerors should treat the FPR as their last opportunity to improve their technical or price proposal, as the Government is not obligated to reopen discussions after the cut-off date.
- Procurement Integrity: The requirement for a common cut-off date ensures a level playing field, preventing any single offeror from gaining a timing advantage over competitors.