D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, § 2201
2201.1 The contracting officer shall develop special standards of responsibility for a solicitation when experience has demonstrated that unusual expertise or specialized facilities are needed for adequate contract performance. The contracting officer may seek the advice of appropriate specialists to develop special standards of responsibility.
2201.2 The contracting officer shall include any special standards of responsibility in the solicitation.
2201.3 The special standards of responsibility included in the solicitation shall apply to all bidders or offerors.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1525 (February 26, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 14414 (November 1, 2019).