23 C.F.R. § 636.505
Must a contracting agency establish a competitive range if it intends to have discussions with offerors?
Cite as 23 C.F.R. § 636.505 (2026)
Yes, if discussions are held, they must be conducted with all offerors in the competitive range. If you wish to hold discussions and do not formally establish a competitive range, then you must hold discussions with all responsive offerors.