C. Submission of Pricing Information

Comment: One respondent stated that FAR part 12 solicitations issued on a sole-source basis should specify that the pricing information is to be submitted with the proposal.

DoD Response: It is at the discretion of the contracting officer to specify in the solicitation the manner in which pricing information is to be submitted.

Comment: One respondent stated that it is not appropriate to issue a FAR part 15-type solicitation for commercial items and require the offeror to request an exception to the requirement to submit cost and pricing data.

DoD Response: The contracting officer determines the appropriate process to utilize when acquiring products and services and may use FAR part 15-type solicitations for commercial items. However, the contracting officer may, at his or her discretion, use as appropriate the streamlined procedures at FAR subpart 12.6 to reduce the time required to solicit and award contracts for commercial items.