2303.1 When information necessary for planning purposes cannot be obtained from prospective offerors by more economical and less formal means, the contracting officer may determine in writing that a solicitation for information and planning purposes is justified. If this determination is approved by the Director of Procurement, the contracting officer shall then issue the solicitation.

2303.2 A contracting officer shall not use a formal RFP as a solicitation for information or planning purposes.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 6681, 6741 (September 22, 1989).