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FAR 8.4 outlines procedures for providing for competition in the placement of orders under FSS contracts

• FAR 8.4 outlines procedures for providing for competition in the placement of orders under FSS contracts

• An ordering activity must justify its action and document the circumstances when restricting consideration for an order exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding $100,000

• Circumstances that may justify restricting competition include:

• Only one source is capable of providing supplies or services that are unique or highly specialized
• A logical follow-on to an original order that provided competition (fair opportunity)
• Urgent need and fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays