(a) Consult with legal counsel if the response would disclose either:
(1) Classified material.
(2) Confidential business information.
(3) Contractor bid or proposal information or source selection information as defined in FAR 3.104-3.
(4) Information prejudicial to a competitive acquisition.
(b) If the response involves proprietary or source selection information, include the caution notice prescribed in 503.104-5(b)(1). Best practice is to use the GSA Form 3611 for clarity and visibility.
(c) Refer the proposed response to the HCA and inform the Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs of the action taken.
