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10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(6) National Security

• 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(6) National Security

• Guidance located at FAR 6.302-6
• Applies to certain highly sensitive classified programs
• Appropriate when disclosure of the Government’s needs would compromise the national security, the government may limit competition. It shall not be used merely because the acquisition is classified, or merely because access to classified material will be necessary to submit an offer
• Must request offers from as many potential sources as is practicable under the circumstances
• Key points for justification –
• Documentation is limited to the minimum essential information to establish the validity of the justification
• The J&A is a classified document
• Special handling procedures exist for processing the documentation to the approval authority