You are supporting the Bio-Medical Research Laboratory, part of a new civilian agency. A requirement for five electron scanning microscopes has been identified. Market research indicates that there are more than 25 companies in the local area with products that meet the Government's requirement and who regularly compete in this marketplace. The IGCE is $2.3M. Is certified cost or pricing going to be required?Required to answer. Single choice.

a. Yes, because all R&D cost proposals must have cost or pricing data that is certified.

b. No, because there are two or more potential offerors that could compete for this requirement and competition is an exception to the requirement for certified cost or pricing data.

c. Yes, because it's a requirement for all Government laboratories.

d. No, because it has an appropriated budget line item.