1. Sealed Bidding Process Map – Part 14 (1 of 3) Review Market Research Acquisition is above the SAT and meets the requirements of FAR 6.401 and FAR 14.103-1 FAR 6.401 FAR 14.103-1 Will this follow the two- step process for sealed bid IAW FAR 14.5? Prepare the Invitation for Bids (IFB) per FAR 14.201 Go to Map 2 Sealed Bidding Go to Special Step 1 Sub - process Yes Return from Step 1 Sub- process and Conduct Step 2 in accordance with the following steps No If not using the combined synopsis solicitation at FAR 12.603, synopsis required by FAR 5.2 may be developed, reviewed, approved and issued prior to final solicitation approval Finalize solicitation per FAR 14.202 and other applicable guidance in FAR 14 or agency policy and prepare for required reviews and issuanceFAR 14.202 Obtain required solicitation reviews and approvals in accordance with agency procedure: NOAA AGO Handbook Issue the IFB per FAR 14.203 FAR 14.203 Retain a record of the IFB per FAR 14.204FAR 14.204 When applicable, hold pre-bid conference IAW FAR 14.207FAR 14.207 When applicable, amend the IFB per FAR 14.208 FAR 14.208 Will the IFB be cancelled prior to bid opening? Yes Follow procedures at FAR 14.209 FAR 14.209 No THIS IS A GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY – SEE NOAA APG CHAPTERS for specific guidance and references to applicable statute, regulation, DOC policy, and NOAA policy. Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer

2. Sealed Bidding Process Map – Part 14 (2 of 3) Open Bids per FAR 14.402 From Map 1 Sealed Bidding Receive bids in accordance with solicitation provisions and FAR 14.401 FAR 14.401 Record Bids per FAR 14.403 Follow requirements at FAR 14.404-1 Is the invitation going to be cancelled? Yes Must bid(s) be rejected per FAR 14.404-4? Yes No Reject bid(s) per FAR 14.404-4 Review Bid for responsiveness and mistakes Is there a minor informality or irregularity in bid(s)? No Yes Follow procedures at FAR 14.405 No Was/were bid(s) submitted electronically and unreadable? Yes Follow procedures at FAR 14.406 No Is there a mistake in bid(s)? Follow procedures at FAR 14.407 Yes Go to Map 3 Sealed Bidding THIS IS A GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY – SEE NOAA APG CHAPTERS for specific guidance and references to applicable statute, regulation, DOC policy, and NOAA policy. Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer

3. Sealed Bidding Process Map – Part 14 (3 of 3) Prepare Award in C* and prepare Award Documentation (as applicable from FAR 14.408, CAR, CAM, NOAA Handbook and local policy) for reviewFAR 14.408 From Map 2 Sealed Bidding Obtain required award reviews and approvals in accordance with agency procedure: NOAA AGO Handbook Sign Award and create administrative record of award obligation in C* FPDS Entry (obtain review and approval when required by local policy) Issue required post award notices per FAR 14.409 and Congressional and Public Affairs in accordance with agency procedure at NOAA AGO HandbookFAR 14.409 NOAA AGO Handbook When applicable, handle post-award protest per FAR 14.408-8 and FAR Part 33.1 14.408-8FAR Part 33.1 Map to APG Post Award Follow award criteria in solicitation and at FAR 14.408 for selection of the responsive, responsible bidder that is advantageous for price and price related factorsFAR 14.408 THIS IS A GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY – SEE NOAA APG CHAPTERS for specific guidance and references to applicable statute, regulation, DOC policy, and NOAA policy. Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer

4. Sealed Bidding Process Map – Part 14 (Special Sub- Process for Step 1 in 2-Step Sealed Bidding) Sealed- Bidding Map 1 of 3 Obtain required solicitation reviews and approvals in accordance with agency procedure: NOAA AGO Handbook Prepare Step 1 Request for Technical Proposals per FAR 14.5 and agency procedureFAR 14.5 Evaluate Step 1 Technical Proposals in accordance with solicitation criteria and FAR 14.501(e). FAR 14.501(e). Synopsize Request for Technical Proposals per FAR Part 5 and FAR 14.503-1 FAR Part 5 FAR 14.503-1 Receive Step 1 Technical proposals in accordance with solicitation provisions and FAR 14.501(c)FAR 14.501(c) Are there sufficient acceptable proposals to ensure adequate price competition in Step 2? Obtain any required reviews prior to obtaining clarifications or opening discussions (accordance with agency procedure: NOAA AGO HandbookNOAA AGO Handbook) No Request clarifications or proposal revisions Evaluate clarified and/or revised Step 1 Technical Proposals in accordance with solicitation criteria and FAR 14.501(e). FAR 14.501(e). Yes Proceed to Step 2 (Return to Sealed Bidding Map 1 of 3) Are there sufficient acceptable proposals to ensure adequate price competition in Step 2? Yes Proceed to Step 2 (Return to Sealed Bidding Map 1 of 3) Discontinue 2-step sealed bidding or continue by negotiation (SEE FAR 14.501(i))FAR 14.501(i) THIS IS A GENERAL REFERENCE ONLY – SEE NOAA APG CHAPTERS for specific guidance and references to applicable statute, regulation, DOC policy, and NOAA policy. Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer Contract Specialist/ Contracting Officer