A respondent participating in discussions or negotiations regarding a pending solicitation shall refrain from discussing respondent's participation in or information regarding the discussions or negotiations with any person or entity other than HHS until such discussions or negotiations with HHS have concluded. Failure to comply with this section may result in the disqualification of a solicitation response or cancellation of any awarded contract.

Source Note: The provisions of this §391.403 adopted to be effective May 12, 2021, 46 TexReg 3017