Among other areas of negotiations under § 1634 and discussions under § 1638, the contracting officer may enter into price negotiations with the offeror with the intent of agreeing on a fair and reasonable price.
The contracting officer shall not be required to reach agreement on every element of cost, and may make reasonable compromises if necessary.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-1641