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Federal Procurement Handbook

Federal administrative regulation with standardized forms, guidelines, and procedural instructions for conducting public procurement.

What is the Federal Procurement Handbook?

The Federal Procurement Handbook (VHB) provides standardized forms, guidelines, and procedural instructions for federal procurement.

Key Forms

FormPurpose
FB 124Self-declaration of suitability
FB 213Bid letter
FB 231Special contract conditions

Significance for Bidders

VHB forms are widely used. Contract conditions (BVB, ZVB) are binding, and pricing forms must be followed.

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