1632.1 After evaluation of the proposals using only the criteria stated in the RFP and in accordance with weightings provided in the RFP, the contracting officer may elect to proceed with:

(a) Award of the contract without negotiations or discussions in accordance with § 1633;

(b) Negotiations with the highest ranked offeror in accordance with § 1634;

(c) Discussions with all offerors in the competitive range in accordance with §§-- 16-36, 1637, 1638 and 1639; or

(d) Negotiations with the highest ranked offeror after discussions with offerors in the competitive range or after receipt of best and final offers in accordance with §--- 1634.

SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 9555 (December 25, 2009); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 1136 (February 1, 2013).