(a) Insert a provision substantially the same as 552.236-73, Basis of Award--Construction Contract, in solicitations for fixed-price construction contracts except if any of the following conditions apply:
(1) The solicitation requires the submission of a lump-sum bid only.
(2) The solicitation is for an indefinite quantity contract.
(3) The contract amount is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
(b) Instructions for use. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the solicitation requests the
(1) Base bid and unit prices............. Basic provision.(2) Base bid and options................. Provision with its Alternate
I.(3) Base bid and alternates.............. Provision with its Alternate
II.(4) Base bid, alternates, and options.... Provision with its Alternate
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