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”
