15.607  Criteria for acceptance and negotiation of an unsolicited proposal.

FAC 2005-50 MARCH 16, 2011

(a)  A favorable comprehensive evaluation of an unsolicited proposal does not, in itself, justify awarding a contract without providing for full and open competition. The agency point of contact shall return an unsolicited proposal to the offeror, citing reasons, when its substance-

(1)  Is available to the Government without restriction from another source;

(2)  Closely resembles a pending competitive acquisition requirement;

(3)  Does not relate to the activity's mission; or

(4)  Does not demonstrate an innovative and unique method, approach, or concept, or is otherwise not deemed a meritorious proposal.

(b)  The contracting officer may commence negotiations on a sole source basis only when-

(1)  An unsolicited proposal has received a favorable comprehensive evaluation;

(2)  A justification and approval has been obtained (see 6.302-1(a)(2)(i) for research proposals or other appropriate provisions of Subpart 6.3, and 6.303-2(c));

(3)  The agency technical office sponsoring the contract furnishes the necessary funds; and

(4)  The contracting officer has complied with the synopsis requirements of Subpart 5.2.