---
kind: "section"
citation: "48 C.F.R. § 3405.207"
title: "48"
number: "3405.207"
heading: "Preparation and transmittal of synopses."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/48/3405.207"
---

# §3405.207. Preparation and transmittal of synopses.

- (c) **General format for “Description”.** FSA—In phase one of a two-phase source selection as described in 3415.302-70, the contracting officer must publish a notice in accordance with FAR [subpart 5.2](/cfr/48/subpart5.2.md), except that the notice must include only the following:
  - (1) Notification that the procurement will be conducted using the specific procedures included in 3415.302-70.
  - (2) A general notice of the scope or purpose of the procurement that provides sufficient information for sources to make informed business decisions regarding whether to participate in the procurement.
  - (3) A description of the basis on which potential sources are to be selected to submit offers in the second phase.
  - (4) A description of the information that is to be required to be submitted if the request for information is made separate from the notice.
  - (5) **Any other information that the contracting officer deems is appropriate.**
- (g) **Modular contracting.** FSA—When modular contracting authority is being utilized, the notice must invite comments and support if it is believed that modular contracting is not suited for the requirement being procured.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 20 U.S.C. 1018a.

### Source

Source: 88 FR 60542, Sept. 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted.