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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 21.05.16.03" title_num="21" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="16" heading="Proof of Concept Evaluation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>After receipt of proposals but before award of a procurement contract, a unit may:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conduct discussions with an offeror to ensure full understanding of</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The requirements of the unit, as set forth in the request for proposals; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The proposal submitted by the offeror; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>