Code of Federal Regulations > Title 23 > Chapter I > Part 636 > Subpart E - Subpart E—Discussions, Proposal Revisions and Source Selection

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Oct 30, 2025

§ 636.501 - What issues may be addressed in discussions?

§ 636.502 - Why should I use discussions?

§ 636.503 - Must I notify offerors of my intent to use/not use discussions?

§ 636.504 - If the solicitation indicated my intent was to award contract without discussions, but circumstances change, may I still hold discussions?

§ 636.505 - Must a contracting agency establish a competitive range if it intends to have discussions with offerors?

§ 636.506 - What issues must be covered in discussions?

§ 636.507 - What subjects are prohibited in discussions, communications and clarifications with offerors?

§ 636.508 - Can price or cost be an issue in discussions?

§ 636.509 - Can offerors revise their proposals as a result of discussions?

§ 636.510 - Can the competitive range be further defined once discussions have begun?

§ 636.511 - Can there be more than one round of discussions?

§ 636.512 - What is the basis for the source selection decision?

§ 636.513 - Are limited negotiations allowed prior to contract execution?

§ 636.514 - How may I provide notifications and debriefings?