: The clause provides strict rules for "late" proposals. Generally, any proposal received after the exact time specified in the solicitation is late and will not be considered, except under very specific circumstances (e.g., government mishandling).
A list of "Incorporated by Reference" clauses, including . Cybersecurity Warning
: This section explicitly states that if a proposal includes sensitive data, it must be marked appropriately. The government agrees not to disclose such data outside the government or use it for any purpose other than evaluation unless a contract is awarded.