(a) Where negotiations with the top-rated firm are unsuccessful, the contracting officer shall, after authorization by the Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, the Director, Office of Construction Management, or the facility or VISN director, as appropriate, terminate the negotiations and undertake negotiations with the firm next in order of preference.
(b) The contracting officer shall submit a recommendation for award of the contract at the negotiated fee to the Director, Office of Construction and Facilities Management, the Director, Office of Construction Management, or the facility or VISN director, as appropriate. A copy of the negotiation memorandum prepared in accordance with FAR 15.406-3 and, whenever a field pricing report has been received, a copy of the report must accompany the recommendation.
