§ 315.412 - Late proposals and modifications.

(c)(1) When the principal official responsible for acquisition determines that certain classes of biomedical or behavioral research and development acquisitions should be subject to conditions other than those specified in FAR 52.215-10, Late Submissions, Modifications and Withdrawals of Proposals, he/she may authorize the use of the provision in PHS 352.215-10 in addition to the provision at FAR 52.215-10.

(2) When the provision in PHS 352.215-10 is included in the solicitation and a proposal is received after the exact time specified for receipt, the contracting officer, with the assistance of cost and technical personnel, shall make a written determination as to whether the proposal meets the requirements of the provision at PHS 352.215-10 and, therefore, can be considered.