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10 USC 2304(c)(7) Public Interest

• 10 USC 2304(c)(7) Public Interest

• Guidance located at FAR 6.302-7 and DFARS 6.302-7
• Applies when it is determined the use of full and open competition is not in the public interest
• Appropriate when none of the other authorities applies
• Determination cannot be made on a class basis
• Approval
• CO prepares a determination to support the secretarial determination
• For military departments – approval is Service Secretary
• For defense agencies – approval is Secretary of Defense
• Congress must be notified in writing 30 days prior to award of the contract
• Key points for justification
• Describe the reasons full and open competition is not in the public interest
• Describe why no other authority is appropriate