48 CFR § 6.302 - 6.302 Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition.

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title: "48 CFR § 6.302 - 6.302   Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition."
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# 6.302 6.302   Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition.

The following statutory authorities (including applications and limitations) permit contracting without providing for full and open competition. Requirements for justifications to support the use of these authorities are in 6.303.

[50 FR 52431, Dec. 23, 1985]