(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 submission of a…  | Then use 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 III  |