Last Updated: August 2026
No. The maximum 35 percent bid credit applies only when the winning price (the second-highest bid) is USD 5 million or less.
For winning prices above USD 5 million, the bid credit is reduced in phases, as follows:
| Winning Price | Bid Credit |
|---|---|
| USD 5 million or less | 35 percent |
| More than USD 5 million up to USD 7 million | 20 percent |
| More than USD 7 million up to USD 9 million | 10 percent |
| More than USD 9 million | 0 percent |
For more information, see 5.6.5 Bid Credits for Applicant Support Program Applicants in Auctions of the Applicant Guidebook.