48 CFR § 406.202 - 406.202 Establishing or maintaining alternative sources.

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title: "48 CFR § 406.202 - 406.202   Establishing or maintaining alternative sources."
title_number: 48
title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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section_name: "406.202   Establishing or maintaining alternative sources."
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chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
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# 406.202 406.202   Establishing or maintaining alternative sources.

The SPE is authorized to make determinations pursuant to FAR 6.202(a) and sign the determination and findings required by FAR 6.202(b).