FAR 14.408-2 — Responsible bidder—reasonableness of price
Regulatory text. Not legal advice.
(a)
(a) The contracting officer shall determine that a prospective contractor is responsible (see FAR Subpart 9.1) and that the prices offered are reasonable before awarding the contract. The price analysis techniques in FAR 15.404-1(b) may be used as guidelines. In each case the determination shall be made in the light of all prevailing circumstances. Particular care must be taken in cases where only a single bid is received.
(b)
(b) The price analysis shall consider whether bids are materially unbalanced (see FAR 15.404-1(g)).
Citation history: [48 FR 42171, Sept. 19, 1983, as amended at 55 FR 25527, June 21, 1990. Redesignated at 60 FR 34738, July 3, 1995, as amended at 62 FR 51270, Sept. 30, 1997]
Source: eCFR • Pulled 2026-04-16