GENERAL PROVISIONS

NASA NPC 250-1
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Description of Action (vii) 3.3— Reliability Predic- Specify the milestone or time at which tion and Estimation. the initial prediction is required and

the succeeding major or intermediate milestones at which revised predictions are required. Also, if appropriate to installation or program requirements, prescribe the method of prediction to be used and furnish detailed supplemental guidance (see

also (xii)). (viii) 3.7—Failure Reports If a specific format and numbering

system is to be prescribed by NASA,

so indicate. (ix) 3.9.2—Parts Selection Where the requirements of the program

dictate use of parts already proven for other systems, data on such parts should be provided to enable the contractor to limit the scope of his

parts selection effort. (x) 3.9.3—Parts and Ma- Provide or cite available specifications terials Specifications. ior proven parts. Where it is desired

to limit the scope of contractor effort in this area, provide appropriate

guidance. (xi) 4.3.4— Reliability Dem- Provide specific guidance as to type, onstration Tests.

conditions, and duration of demonstration testing consistent with pro

gram requirements. (xii) 4.4—Reliability Assess- Make clear that the "assessment” is an ment.

evolution of the "prediction" and not an overlapping task. Indicate major and intermediate milestones at which initial and revised assessments are

required (see subparagraph (vii)). (xiii) 5—Documentation of Indicate the specific documentation reReliability Program. quirements appropriate to the pro

gram (see Appendix F of NPC 250-1), including the number of copies of each document required for submittal.

PART 2-PROCUREMENT BY FORMAL ADVERTISING

Table of Contents

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2.000 Scope of Part.-

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Subpart 1–Use of Formal Advertising
2.101 Meaning of Formal Advertising-
2.102 Policy--

2.102-1 General...
2.102-2 Classified Procurements.

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2.103 General Requirements for Formally Advertised Contracts.
2.104 Types of Contracts...

2.104-1 General...
2.104–2 Firm Fixed-Price Contracts ..
2.104-3 Fixed-Price Contracts With Escalation..

2.104-4 Indefinite Delivery-type Contracts_ 2.105 Solicitation for Informational or Planning Purposes. 2.150 Procurement Request.

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Subpart 2—Solicitation or Bids 2.201 Preparation of Invitation for Bids. 2.201-1 Supply and Service Contracts.

.. 2.201-2 Construction Contracts..

.-2.202 Miscellaneous Rules for Solicitation of Bids..

2.202–1 Bidding Time..
2.202–2 Telegraphic Bids..

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2.202–3 Place and Method of Delivery of Supplies.
2.202-4 Bid Samples.-
2.202–5 Descriptive Literature -

.. 2.203 Methods of Soliciting Bids.

2.203–1 Mailing or Delivering to Prospective Bidders.---
2.203-2 Displaying in Public Place...
2.203–3 Publicity in Newspapers and Trade Journals.

2.203-4 Synopses of Invitations for Bids..
2.204 Records of Invitations for Bids and Records of Bids.
2.205 Bidders Mailing Lists.--

2.205-1 Establishment of Lists
2.205–2 Removal of Names from idders Mailing Lists.
2.205-3 Reinstatement on Bidders Mailing Lists .--
2.205-4 Excessively Long Bidders Mailing Lists.

2.205-5 Release of Bidders Mailing Lists.-
2.206 Small Business and Labor Surplus Area Set-Asides..
2.207 Amendment of Invitations for Bids.---.
2.208 Cancellation of Invitations Before Opening----
2.209 (Reserved]---
2.210 Release of Procurement Information.-

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Subpart 3Submission of Bids
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2.301 Responsiveness of Bids.
2.302 Time of Bid Submission..
2.303 Late Bids.

2.303–1 General...
2.303-2 Consideration for Award.
2.303-3 Mailed Bids..
2.303-4 Telegraphic Bids..
2.303-5 Hand-Carried Bids.
2.303-6 Notification to Late Bidders.
2.303–7 Disposition of Late Bids---

2.303-8 Records.--
2.304 Modification or Withdrawal of Bids.-----
2.305 Late Modifications and Withdrawals.

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Subpart 4-Opening of Bids and Award of Contract

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2.401 Receipt and Safeguarding of Bids...-
2.402 Opening of Bids-----
2.402-1 Unclassified Bids.

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2.402-2 Classified Bids
2.403 Recording of Bids...
2.404 Rejection of Bids-

2.404-1 Cancellation of Invitation After Opening---
2.404–2 Rejection of Individual Bids...
2.404–3 Notice to Bidders of Rejection of All Bids.
2.404-4 Restrictions on Disclosure of Descriptive Liter-

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2.404-5 All or None Qualifications. ..
2.405 Minor Informalities or Irregularities in Bids.--
2.406 Mistakes in Bids.

2.406-1 General..
2.406–2 Apparent Clerical Mistakes.--
2.406–3 Other Mistakes Disclosed Before Award.

2.406-4 Disclosure of Mistakes After Award. 2.407 Award..

2.407-1 General..
2.407-2 Responsible Bidder.
2.407–3 Discounts.
2.407-4 Price Escalation. ----
2.407-5 Other Factors to Be Considered ..
2.407–6 Equal Low Bids.-
2.407-7 Requirements in Lieu of Standard Form 1036..

2.407–8 Protests Against Award.. 2.408 Information to Bidders.--

2.408-1 Unclassified Awards.

2.408-2 Classified Awards... 2.409 Synopses of Contract Awards.--

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Subpart 5—Two-Step Formal Advertising
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2.501 General.--.
2.502 Conditions for Use
2.503 Procedures.--.

2.503–1 Step One---
2.503–2 Step Two---

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