What is the effect on an eliminated offeror's ability to revise their proposal?

• A. They may still revise as part of the same competitive range.
• B. They may revise but only after a debriefing.
• C. No further revisions to that offeror's proposal shall be accepted or considered.
• D. They may submit an entirely new proposal.

Answer: (C)

In negotiated procurements, once an offeror is eliminated from the competitive range, they are no longer considered part of the ongoing competition. The process allows discussions and potential revisions only for those still within the competitive range, so their proposal cannot be revised or re-submitted for this procurement. Debriefings may explain why they were eliminated, but they do not reopen the competition or permit further revisions to that proposal. If the eliminated firm wants to compete again, they would need to respond to a future solicitation or a new procurement, not revise the eliminated proposal in the same competition.