Section 14.408-2 - Responsible bidder-reasonableness of price(a) The contracting officer shall determine that a prospective contractor is responsible (see subpart 9.1) and that the prices offered are reasonable before awarding the contract. The price analysis techniques in 15.404-1(b) may be used as guidelines. In each case the determination shall be made in the light of all prevailing circumstances. Particular care must be taken in cases where only a single bid is received.(b) The price analysis shall consider whether bids are materially unbalanced (see 15.404-1(g)).48 FR 42171, 9/19/1983, as amended at 55 FR 25527, 6/21/1990. Redesignated at 60 FR 34738, 7/3/1995, as amended at 62 FR 51270, 9/30/1997