§ 4415.413-71 - Release of information during the solicitation phase.

No information shall be released during the solicitation phase, except as follows: Each solicitation for a negotiated acquisition shall name an individual in the contracting office to respond to inquiries concerning the solicitation and evaluation of proposals resulting from the solicitation. All questions whether of a procedural or substantive nature shall be directed to that individual. No one else shall exchange comments with offerors or potential offerors. Questions requiring clarification of substantive portions of the solicitation shall be answered by amendment of the solicitation. A copy of the amendment shall be sent to each recipient of the solicitation.