All SOQs received shall remain unopened through the RFQ closing date.
The evaluation secretariat shall open SOQs at the same time and in according with any procedures specified in the RFQ. Evaluation of SOQs is to occur immediately after SOQs opening.
SOQs shall not be opened before no less than five SOQs have been received. In cases where less than five SOQ's have been received, the Supervisory Committee shall report the issue to NCP for approval to open the SOQs.