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FAR Clause

52.214-5

Submission of Bids.
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Effective Date
DEC 2016
Active Deviations
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Versions
1 (since 2017-01-01)
RFO
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52.214-5 Submission of Bids.

As prescribed in 14.201-6(c)(1), insert the following provision:

Submission of Bids (DEC 2016)

(a) Bids and bid modifications shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages (unless submitted by electronic means) (1) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (2) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder.

(b) Bidders using commercial carrier services shall ensure that the bid is addressed and marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper as prescribed in subparagraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this provision when delivered to the office specified in the solicitation.

(c) Facsimile bids, modifications, or withdrawals, will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation.

(d) Bids submitted by electronic commerce shall be considered only if the electronic commerce method was specifically stipulated or permitted by the solicitation.

(End of provision)

[54 FR 48991, Nov. 28, 1989, as amended at 55 FR 3887, Feb. 5, 1990; 60 FR 34739, July 3, 1995; 61 FR 69293, Dec. 31, 1996; 62 FR 12721, Mar. 17, 1997; 81 FR 83099, Nov. 18, 2016]
14.201-6(c)
(c) Insert the following provisions in invitations for bids:

(1) 52.214-5, Submission of Bids.

(2) 52.214-6, Explanation to Prospective Bidders.

(3) 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids.

DFARS Supplementary Guidance

214.201-6
(2) Use the provisions at 252.215-7007, Notice of Intent to Resolicit, and 252.215-7008, Only One Offer, as prescribed at 215.371-6 and 215.408(3), respectively.
Prescription data sourced from eCFR as of 2026-06-10 03:16 UTC. Cross-references within the prescription are not resolved automatically.

Regulatory Stack

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FAR FAR Prescription 14.201-6(c)
(c) Insert the following provisions in invitations for bids:

(1) 52.214-5, Submission of Bids.

(2) 52.214-6, Explanation to Prospective Bidders.

(3) 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids.

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DFARS DFARS Supplement (eCFR) 214.201-6
(2) Use the provisions at 252.215-7007, Notice of Intent to Resolicit, and 252.215-7008, Only One Offer, as prescribed at 215.371-6 and 215.408(3), respectively.

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Version History

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RFO Version

Comparison of the codified eCFR text against the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul revision. Highlights show additions (green) and deletions (red, struck through).

Clause Text

Substantive changes. The RFO version differs materially from the eCFR text.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
Unchanged
52.214-5 Submission of Bids.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
1 added, 1 removed
As prescribed in 14.201-6(c)(1), insert the following provision:
As prescribed in 14.207(b)(3), insert the following provision:
2 added, 2 removed
Submission of Bids (DEC 2016)
Submission of Bids (Deviation Date)
17 added, 9 removed
(c)
(c) Facsimile bids, modifications, or withdrawals, will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation.
(c)
(c) Bids submitted by electronic commerce shall be considered only if the electronic commerce method was specifically stipulated or permitted by the solicitation.
23 removed
(d)
(d) Bids submitted by electronic commerce shall be considered only if the electronic commerce method was specifically stipulated or permitted by the solicitation.
(d)
39 removed
[54 FR 48991, Nov. 28, 1989, as amended at 55 FR 3887, Feb. 5, 1990; 60 FR 34739, July 3, 1995; 61 FR 69293, Dec. 31, 1996; 62 FR 12721, Mar. 17, 1997; 81 FR 83099, Nov. 18, 2016]

Prescription

Substantive changes. The RFO prescription differs materially from the eCFR prescription.
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
Unchanged
52.214-5 Submission of Bids.: Prescription
eCFR (codified)
RFO (implemented)
5 added, 9 removed
(c)
(c) Insert the following provisions in invitations for bids:
(c)
(3) 52.214-5, Submission of Bids.
5 removed
(1)
(1) 52.214-5, Submission of Bids.
(1)
6 removed
(2)
(2) 52.214-6, Explanation to Prospective Bidders.
(2)
9 removed
(3)
(3) 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids.
(3)

Source: acquisition.gov RFO Part 52 · Prescribing Part 14

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