Part 6—Competition Requirements

6.000 Scope of part.

6.001 Applicability.

6.002 Limitations.

6.003 [Reserved]

Subpart 6.1—Full and Open Competition

6.100 Scope of subpart.

6.101 Policy.

6.102 Use of competitive procedures.

Subpart 6.2—Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources

6.200 Scope of subpart.

6.201 Policy.

6.202 Establishing or maintaining alternative sources.

6.203 Set-asides for small business concerns.

6.204 Section 8(a) competition.

6.205 Set-asides for HUBZone small business concerns.

6.206 Set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns.

6.207 Set-asides for economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concerns or women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns eligible under the WOSB Program.

6.208 Set-asides for local firms during a major disaster or emergency.

Subpart 6.3—Other Than Full and Open Competition

6.300 Scope of subpart.

6.301 Policy.

6.302 Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition.

6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.

6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services.

6.302-4 International agreement.

6.302-5 Authorized or required by statute.

6.302-6 National security.

6.302-7 Public interest.

6.303 Justifications.

6.303-1 Requirements.

6.303-2 Content.

6.304 Approval of the justification.

6.305 Availability of the justification.

Subpart 6.4—Sealed Bidding and Competitive Proposals

6.401 Sealed bidding and competitive proposals.

Subpart 6.5—Competition Advocates

6.501 Requirement.

6.502 Duties and responsibilities.