§ 3514.407-6 - Equal low bids.

(a) Contracts shall be awarded in the following order of priority when two or more low bids are equal in all respects:

(1) Preference shall be given to the bidder whose supplies or services are obtainable in the Republic of Panama;

(2) When two or more bidders offer supplies or services obtainable in Panama, preference shall be given to the bidder whose bid has a larger percentage of components of Panamanian origin;

(3) If two or more bidders remain equally low after application of paragraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this subsection, the tie-breaking procedures prescribed in FAR 14.407-6(b) shall be followed;

(4) The order of precedence established in FAR 14.407-6 (a) and (b).

(c) When award is made by using the priorities under this 3514.407-6, the contracting officer shall incorporate the written agreement prescribed in FAR 14.407-6(c) in the contract.