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Competition is the rule - not the exception!!!!

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) provides for seven exceptions to full and open competition

• 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) provides for seven exceptions to full and open competition

• Reference specific authority
• Maximum competition practicable is still expected

• Shall not be justified on the basis of

• A lack of advance planning by the requiring activity
• Concerns related to the amount of funds available

• Approval authorities

• Under $550K local approval
• $550K-11.5M Command Competition Advocate
• $11.5M-78.5M PEO or HCA or designee (if meets criteria at FAR 6.304(a)(3) (must be General Officer or SES))
• Over $78.5M, Senior Procurement Executive (SPE)