48 CFR § 1406.202 - 1406.202 Establishing or maintaining alternative sources.

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title: "48 CFR § 1406.202 - 1406.202   Establishing or maintaining alternative sources."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "1406.202   Establishing or maintaining alternative sources."
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chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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part_name: "COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS"
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authority: "Sec. 205(c), 63 Stat. 390, 40 U.S.C. 486(c); and 5 U.S.C. 301."
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# 1406.202 1406.202   Establishing or maintaining alternative sources.

HCAs are authorized to approve the determinations and findings (D&Fs) to establish or maintain an alternative source or sources for supplies or services.