Problem: You have determined that contract financing is not appropriate for major overhaul of the HVAC system in the installation headquarters building. The estimated cost is $175,250 with a period of performance of 3 months. The award is to be made using full and open competition after exclusion of sources. Which of the following selections is a valid reason for your determination?
A) The contract was awarded based on competition
B) Contract does not exceed the SAT
C) Advanced payments would exceed 15% of contract price
D) The short expected duration of the contract