48 CFR §3405.270
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- (a)If a sole source contract is anticipated, the issuance of a notice of a proposed contract action that is detailed enough to permit the submission of meaningful responses and the subsequent evaluation of the responses by the Federal Government constitutes an acceptable market survey.
- (b)The notice must include—
- (1)A clear statement of the supplies or services to be procured;
- (2)Any capabilities or experience required of a contractor and any other factor relevant to those requirements;
- (3)A statement that all responsible sources submitting a proposal, bid, or quotation must be considered;
- (4)Name, business address, and phone number of the Contracting Officer; and
- (5)Justification for a sole source and the identity of that source.