# COMAR Title 21 — State Procurement Regulations

## Subtitle 05 — Procurement Methods and Project Delivery Methods

### Chapter 16 — Proof of Concept Procurement

#### Regulation .03 Proof of Concept Evaluation.

*COMAR 21.05.16.03*

A. After receipt of proposals but before award of a procurement contract, a unit may:

  (1) Conduct discussions with an offeror to ensure full understanding of

    (a) The requirements of the unit, as set forth in the request for proposals; and

    (b) The proposal submitted by the offeror; and

  (2) Request product samples for testing by the unit or a demonstration of a product or service and use these samples or demonstrations in its evaluation process.

B. A request for product samples for testing or demonstration made under §A(2) of this regulation shall be issued to all offerors deemed reasonable at the time of the request.