Drives cost savings

Competition is the rule not the exception!

• Competition is the rule not the exception!

• Market research is the key

• Justification is required when competition is not practicable

• Design an acquisition strategy that supports competition

• Full and Open Competition provides all responsible sources an opportunity to compete. It is the standard for contracts, unless other contracting procedures are expressly authorized by statute

• Fair Opportunity (i.e., competition) is the standard for orders issued under the Federal Supply Schedule program or under a multiple award indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract

• Understand the procedures/authorities at FAR 6.3 (Other Than Full and Open competition) and FAR/DFARS 8.4 and 16.5 (MACs)

• Correct coding and reporting of the contract action in FPDS is critical!

Defense Acquisition University Continuous Learning Module CLC 004 “Market Research”

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