48 CFR §7.302

1. (a)The Circular provides that it is the policy of the Government to—
   1. (1)Perform inherently governmental activities with Government personnel; and
   2. (2)Subject commercial activities to the forces of competition.
2. (b)As provided in the Circular, agencies shall—
   1. (1)Not use contractors to perform inherently governmental activities;
   2. (2)Conduct public-private competitions in accordance with the provisions of the Circular and, as applicable, these regulations;
   3. (3)Give appropriate consideration relative to cost when making performance decisions between agency and contractor performance in public-private competitions;
   4. (4)Consider the Agency Tender Official an interested party in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3551 to 3553 for purposes of filing a protest at the Government Accountability Office; and
   5. (5)Hear contests in accordance with OMB Circular A-76, Attachment B, Paragraph F.
3. (c)When using sealed bidding in public-private competitions under OMB Circular A-76, contracting officers shall not hold discussions to correct deficiencies.