# 48 C.F.R. § 215.371-2 (2026): Promote competition

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 215.371-2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Promote competition
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 2: DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / Part 215: CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION / Subpart 215.3: Subpart 215.3—Source Selection / § 215.371-2: Promote competition.

## Text

Except as provided in sections 215.371-4 and 215.371-5—
(a) If only one offer is received when competitive procedures were used and the solicitation allowed fewer than 30 days for receipt of proposals, the contracting officer shall—
(1) Consult with the requiring activity as to whether the requirements document should be revised in order to promote more competition (see FAR 6.502(b) and 11.002); and
(2) Resolicit, allowing an additional period of at least 30 days for receipt of proposals; and
(b) For competitive solicitations in which more than one potential offeror expressed an interest in an acquisition, but only one offer was ultimately received, follow the procedures at PGI 215.371-2.
[80 FR 21657, Apr. 20, 2015]

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 215.300 (2026) Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_300.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.303 (2026) Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_303.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.304 (2026) Evaluation factors and significant subfactors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_304.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.305 (2026) § 215.305   Proposal evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_305.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.306 (2026) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_306.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.370-1 (2026) Definition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_370_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.370-2 (2026) Evaluation factor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_370_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.370-3 (2026) Contract clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_370_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-1 (2026) Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-2 (2026) Promote competition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-3 (2026) Fair and reasonable price and the requirement for additional cost or pricing data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-4 (2026) Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_4.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-5 (2026) Waiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_5.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-6 (2026) § 215.371-6   Solicitation provision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_6.md)

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