In accordance with the general principles set forth in Financial Regulation 5.12,
Financial Rule 105.14 and 105.15 the UN Secretariat has established the general procedures for "Formal Methods of Solicitation". Financial Rule 105.16 provides for "Exceptions to the Use of Formal Methods of Solicitation".

In preparing solicitation documents, Procurement Staff should factor a number of issues as described in the Source Selection Plan. In this regard, the Procurement Officer/Assistant should prepare the solicitation documents, distinguishing between UN treatment of ITBs and RFPs as provided in Financial Rule 105.15(a) and (b).

Important Regulations and Rules:
			Financial Regulation 5.12
			Financial Rule 105.14(d)
			Financial Rule 105.15
			Financial Rule 105.16

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