41 CFR § 102-38.240
What happens to the deposit bond if the bidder defaults or wants to withdraw their bid?
August 7, 2025
§ 102-38.240 What happens to the deposit bond if the bidder defaults or wants to withdraw their bid?
(a) When a bid deposit is secured by a deposit bond and the bidder defaults, you must issue a notice of default to the bidder and the surety company.
(b) When a bid deposit is secured by a deposit bond and the bidder wants to withdraw their bid, you should return the deposit bond to the bidder.
[68 FR 51421, Aug. 26, 2003, as amended at 89 FR 67866, Aug. 22, 2024]