During source selection, a technical proposal receives an 'Acceptable' rating while the price is significantly lower than all other offerors. What should the contracting officer investigate first?
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A
Whether the offeror intentionally low-balled to win and then seek modifications
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B
Whether the price is unbalanced across contract line items
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C
Whether the low price reflects a misunderstanding of requirements or buy-in pricing
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D
Whether the offeror's accounting system is adequate