(e)(4) As required in FAR 5.207(e)(4), when FAR Part 12 is not used, Numbered Note 26 shall be cited in the synopsis notice. This note states that Part 12 is not being used because the Government has not identified any commercial items that can meet the requirement. The note advises prospective suppliers that they have 15 days to identify, and indicate their interest in providing, a commercial item that can meet the requirement. When Numbered Note 26 is used, the solicitation should indicate that offers of any item other than the exact approved item cited in the procurement item description (PID) will require an evaluation for technical acceptability. The solicitation should also describe the circumstances when an evaluation will and will not be conducted and when the instant acquisition will and will not be delayed. The provision at DLAD 52.217-9002, when applicable, is available for this purpose; or local provisions can be developed that are consistent with the guidance at DLAD 17.7501(b)(4).
